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1983–2026
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August 9, 1993 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Ruby Helen Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

SUPOSELY PICKING UP A ROCK ON THE BELT LINE. THE DOWN IS UNDER PROTEST.

April 13, 1987 VA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lane Hollow Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MINER OPR.STOPP9D TO MOVE TIMBER OUT OF HAULWAY STRAINED CERVICAL SPINE AREA RESULTING IN BRUISED DISC

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