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March 15, 1984 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Kenerco Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HAD REPLACED CLAMPS ON HIGH PRESSURE HYDFRAULIC HOSE. HE THEN PROCEDED TO START MACHINE TO CHECK FOR LEAKS. THE HOSE CAME UNCOUPLED STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN THE FACE.

August 29, 1983 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE
Kenerco Corp · Struck against a moving object

BACKED TRUCK INTO SHOT IN PIT LOOSE ROCK FELL STRIKING BACK DUMP TRUCK IN REAR THIS CAUSED A SUDDEN JOLT WHICH RESULTED IN NECK INJURY

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