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August 22, 1984 TN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Scott Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

CHANGING ROLLERS ON BELT LINE, PULLING ROLLER OUT AND PULLED BACK OUT OF PLACE

August 16, 1984 TN · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Scott Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

DRIVING WEDGES BETWEEN TIMBERS & ROOF WHEN PRESSURE OF WEDGE CAUSED A ROCK TO FALL FROM ROOF. ROCK LANDED ON VICTIMS LEFT FOOT. BREAKING THE FOOT.

January 27, 1984 TN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Scott Coal Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE TROWELING STOPPIT SEALINGT OMPOUND ONTO PERMANENT WHILE TROWELING STOPPIT SEALING COMPOUND ONTO PERMANENT MASONERY SEAL, VICTIM WAS STRUCK IN THE EYE BY COMPOUND CAUSING SEVER E EYE IRRITATION.

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