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1983–2026
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November 2, 1983 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Fuels Inc · Struck by falling object

WAS PUTTING BELT GUARD ON 1 BELT AND GUARD FELL AND LANDED ON RIGHT FOOT RESULTING IN A BROKEN ANKLE

May 13, 1983 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Fuels Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING ROCKDUST AND TWISTED BACK

April 16, 1983 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Capitol Fuels Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LOADING TIMBERS IN SCOOP OUTSIDE AT TIMBER PILE & TWISTED BACK PUTTING TIMBER IN SCOOP BUCKET.

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