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3,111
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1983–2026
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March 19, 1987 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Guyana Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PULLING BELT WI7H CHANEL LOCKS FLIP CHANEL LOCK HIT RIGHT EYE.

February 18, 1987 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech ELECTRICAL
Guyana Resources Inc · Contact with electrical current

REMOVING HIVOLT5GE CABLE FROM SECTION POWER CENTER WHEN POWER WENT OFF WHICH WAS KNOCKED FROM INSIDE THE OUTSIDE MAN I.NAME TOLD BY MINE FOREMAN TO PUT POWER IN.

January 19, 1987 WV · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management POWERED HAULAGE
Guyana Resources Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HEAD S/C WHEEL 3N MANBUS TIRE HIT TOP CAME BACK ON LEFT LEG.

January 19, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Guyana Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING MINER C5BLE TO HANG IT PULLED BACK.

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