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August 27, 1998 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J E T Resources Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SETTING STRUCTURE FOR THE BELT AND WHILE DOING THIS HE SET A RAIL ON THE FRAME AND IT FELL ON HIS LITTLE FINGER ON HIS RIGHT HAND.

August 25, 1998 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
J E T Resources Llc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS STARTING TO DRILL ROOF BOLT HOLE WHEN SLIP OF ROCK ABOUT 18"LONG, 6"WIDE, & 5"THICK FELL CATCHING HIS LEFT LITTLE FINGER.

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