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3,111
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1983–2026
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December 5, 1984 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Derby Surface Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON EQUIPMENT RATCHET SLIPPED & INJURED LEFT THUMB

August 22, 1984 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Derby Surface Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS REMOVING BOLT FROM BRAKE SHOE CARRIER WHEN THE CARRIER FELL & MASHED THUMB.

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