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May 18, 1995 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
W G S Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS WORKING ON SPEED REDUCER ON SCOOP WAS PRYING WITH THE STEEL BAR BAR CAME LOOSE ST RIKING HIM IN RIGHT HAND

March 17, 1995 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
W G S Coal Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

WHILE EE WAS REMOVING FILTER HOUSING ON ROOF BOLTER A CHIP OF PAINT STRUCK EE IN LEFT EYE.

March 6, 1995 KY · Coal gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator MACHINERY
W G S Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS PLACING DRILL STEEL AGAINST THE MINE ROOF. WHEN HE STARTED THE STEEL'S ROTATION A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK STRUCK HIM ON THE NOSE. A LACERATION RESULTED REQUIRING A COUPLE OF STITCHES TO CLOSE IT.

December 21, 1994 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
W G S Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE SAID WHILE HE WAS WORKING IN NO. 4 ENTRY A SMALL PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL, STRIKING HIM ON BACK.

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