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1983–2026
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February 2, 1990 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Swift Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING ROCK STRAINED BACK.

January 19, 1988 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Swift Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HELPING TO MOVE MINER LIFTING BUM,PER AND STRAINED BACK.

December 9, 1987 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Swift Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MEN WERE WORKIN1 IN FEEDER,EMPLOYEE CAUGHT HIS HAND IN FEEDER CHAIN.

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