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April 10, 1987 VA · Coal scoop car operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Van Dyke Brothers Coal Company Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

COAL WORKERS PN9UMOCONIOSIS LAST DAY WORKED (QUIT) 112285

December 10, 1984 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
Van Dyke Brothers Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPL TAKING SLACK OUT OF CONV BELT WITH WENCH TYPE TAKE-UP WHEN ANTI-REVERSE LATCH FAILED TO OPERATE PROPERLY.CAUSED HANDLE TO SLIP OUT OF EMPL HAND AND SPIN BACKWARDS HITTING EMPL ON RIGHT FO REARM.

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