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May 9, 1998 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Katelyn Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CUTTING BELT UTILITY KNIFE KNIFE SLIPPED STUCK KNIFE IN RIGHT THIGH.

May 7, 1998 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Katelyn Coal Company · Struck by falling object

REMOVING TROLLEY FROM LEFT BEAM HEAD HOUSE #4 TROLLEY FELL ON LIFT ARM.

April 1, 1998 WV · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Katelyn Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CARRYING 12FT LADDER AND HANDLING & CARRYING 8 FT., 1/2IN PLYWOOD UP ON 12-14 FT ROOF TRUSSES.

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