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Years on record: 1983–2026
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April 23, 1983 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator MACHINERY

Elk Lick Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING JACK PIN MACHINE OPERATOR MOVED PIN MACHINE INTO PLACE TO START PIN MACHINE CAUGHT EMPLOYEES FINGER

April 7, 1983 WV · Coal master electrician STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

Elk Lick Mining Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE CARRYING HEAVY TOOL BAG STEPPED IN LOOSE COAL AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE

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