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October 3, 1985 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE

V & M Mining Company Of Paintsville Inc · Struck against a moving object

HIGHTH OF SCOOP-HIGHTH OF COAL

June 15, 1984 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

V & M Mining Company Of Paintsville Inc · Struck by flying object

WAS MAKING SPLICE IN CABLE PUT BOOT ON C ABLE AND WHEN WE BURST PLASTIC OFF BOOT PIECE WENT IN EYE

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