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February 17, 1984 KY · Coal scoop car operator EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Jena Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

X-CUT FROM NO6 SHOT THROUGH INTO NO5 SCOOP DRIVERS GIVEN TIME TO BE CLEAR.MEN WERE WARNED -READY TO BLAST NO 6 X-CUT SCOOP DRIVER LOST ONE EYE AND HAD BURNS AND CUTS ON FACE.

October 3, 1983 KY · Coal coal dump operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jena Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE PURPORTABLY PINCHED A NERVE IN HIS BACK WHILE SHOVELING COAL FROM UNDERNEATH TAILPIECE & HEADPIECE

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