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December 30, 1987 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN ALLEGED3LUNG IMPAIRMENT

December 30, 1987 WV · Coal DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN ALLEGED3LUNG IMPAIRMENT

December 11, 1987 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Unclassified, insufficient data

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED3HEARING IMPAIRMENT.

December 7, 1987 WV · Coal loading machine/gather arm loader helper DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

LUNG IMPAIRMENT3

November 24, 1987 WV · Coal gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN ALLEDGE8 LUNG IMPAIRMENT

November 24, 1987 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN ALLEDGE8 LUNG IMPAIRMETN

November 20, 1987 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN ALLEGED3LUNG IMPAIRMENT

November 20, 1987 WV · Coal DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNKNOWN ALLEGED3HEARING IMPAIRMENT

November 20, 1987 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNKNOWN ALLEGED3HEARING IMPAIRMENT

November 2, 1987 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED3LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

November 2, 1987 WV · Coal loading machine/gather arm loader helper DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED3LUNG IMPAIRMENT

October 1, 1987 WV · Coal DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Unclassified, insufficient data

UNKNOWN ALLEGED3HEARING IMPAIRMENT.

June 12, 1987 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Genoa Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS LOA8ING SUPPLIES ON PINNER WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

June 2, 1987 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Genoa Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INDIVIDUAL WAS 6UILDING A CRIB WHEN HE CAUGHT RIGHT HAND BETWEEN TWO 6 X 8"

May 27, 1987 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Genoa Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED BENT DO4N TO MOVE BUGGY CABLE, STOOD UP O THROW ON RIB & PULLED POSSIBLE MUSCLE

April 17, 1987 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED3LUNG IMPAIRMENT

March 31, 1987 WV · Coal superintendent HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

INJ WAS HANDING3AN AIR IMPACT WRENCH TO A MECHANIC WHEN A 3/4 IN PIPE FITTING UNTHREADED FROM THE END CAUSING A HOSE TO COME LOOSE AND STRIKING INJURED IN THE MOUTH

March 31, 1987 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler OTHER
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE STATED3WHILE COMING OUTSIDE ROCKDUST FLEW IN HIS EYES.DID NOT REPORT THE INJURY UNTIL 4-2-87.

March 31, 1987 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE RIDING A 7RACK MOTOR THE TROLLEY POLE STRUCK A TIMBER CAUSING IT TO SWING AROUND STRIKING I NAME ON THE BACK OF THE HEAD

March 31, 1987 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ALLEGED LUNG IM1AIRMENT.

March 31, 1987 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED3HE WAS LIFTING OXYGEN TANK AND FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

March 30, 1987 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ALLEGED LUNG IM1AIRMENT.

March 30, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN ALLEGED3LUNG IMPAIRMENT.

March 28, 1987 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS OP9RATING LOCOMOTIVE AND HAD HIS HAND ON TROLLEY POLE.WHILE RETRACTING THE POLE HE CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE POLE AND FRAME OF MOTOR.

March 28, 1987 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE STATED3THAT HE SLIPPED WHEN THE SOCKRT HE WAS USING CAME OFF BOLT.

March 27, 1987 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED STATED 7HAT HE WAS CLEANING UP COAL SPILLAGE FROM UNDER CONVEYOR BELT IN STOCK ALE DRAW OFF TUNNEL.WHILE LIFTING A SHOVEL OF COAL ONTO CONVEYOR BELT HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS BACK. TH IS ACCIDENT WAS3PREVIOUSLY REPORTED AS A REOCCURENCE AND NEW ACCIDENT WAS REPORTED TO MANAGEMENT 05/07/87.

March 27, 1987 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Fall from machine

THIS EMPLOYEE W2RKS FOR SHAFT DEPT.CLAIMS HE SLIPPED AND FELL OFF WATER TRUCK AT PREP PLANT.TRIED TO GRAB HOLD OF TANK RESULTING IN INJURY.NOTE-BEING SUBMITTED LATE DUE TO PART 50 AUDIT.

March 27, 1987 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEGED HEARING3LOSS IMPAIRMENT.

March 26, 1987 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

CLAIMENT HAS BE9N AWARDED A 20% PERNMAENT PARTIAL DISABILITY ANORD FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

March 26, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Genoa Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS PUL5ING UP SOME SLACK UPON AIR LINE AIR LINE CAME APART & HE TRUNED AROUND QUICKLY TO GET IN THE CLEAR WHEN HE HIT HIS HEAD ON A CANOPY & BRUISED HIS HEAD

March 26, 1987 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

ALLEGED LUNG IM1AIRMENT.

March 26, 1987 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

CLAIMENT WAS AW5RDED A 5% PERMANENT PARTIAL DISABLITY AWARD FOR OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS.

March 26, 1987 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE REFUSE8 TO BUILD CRIBS FROM TRACK TIES;REFUSED TO DISCUSS ACCIDENT TO FOREMAN;EMPLOYEE STATED TO DOCTOR THAT HE STRAINED HIS BACK MOVING WATER JACKS.

March 25, 1987 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED3HE WAS CARRYING ROOF BOLTS OFF FLAT CAR AND HURT HIS BACK.

March 25, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMP STATED HE W5S BOLTING A FACE WHEN A RIB ROLL OCCURRED AND STRUCK HIS LEFT KNEE

March 25, 1987 WV · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN ALLEDGE8 LUNG IMPAIRMENT

March 24, 1987 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEGED HEARING3LOSS IMPAIRMENT.

March 24, 1987 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED3HE WAS LOADING BELT STRUCTURE ON FLAT CAR AND SPRAINED HIS WRIST.

March 24, 1987 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ALLEGED3LUNG IMPAIRMENT

March 24, 1987 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMP WAS LOADING3A 6" X 8" X 5' TIMBER INTO THE PANLINE WHEN HE CAUGHT HIS LITTLE FINGER AGAINST ANOTHER POST

March 24, 1987 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner POWERED HAULAGE
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

THE INJURED EMP5OYEE WAS RIDING A PORTA-BUS WHEN THIS BUS MET ANOTHER BUS THE EMPLOYEE JUMPED OVFF AND STRUCK HIS HEAD ON SIDE OF BUS.

March 23, 1987 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

UNKNOWN/ ALLEGE8 LUNG IMPAIRMENT

March 23, 1987 WV · Coal electrician, lineman DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEGED HEARING3LOSS IMPAIRMENT.

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