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September 13, 1989 IN · Coal outside foreman, leadman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

B & P Excavating Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

RELAYING 50 LB EXPLOSIVES BAG OF ANFO AND L THUMB AND INDEX FINGER WERE BENT BACK

January 19, 1989 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

B & P Excavating Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING COAL WITH HAND SHOVEL.ALTHOUGH WARNED ON 2 PREVIOUS OCCASIONS TO WEAR HIS HARD HAT,HE WAS NOT EWARING IT WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF SHALE FELL FROM SPOIL BANK AND STRU CK HIM ON HIS SCALP.15 STITCHES WERE REQUIRED TO CLOSE THE WOUND.

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