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November 15, 1985 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Academy Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WAS TRYING TO G9T TWO PIECES OF ROCK UNLUNG FROM THE BELT WHEN HE HURT HIS BACK RESULTING IN LOWER BACK SPRAIN.

September 6, 1985 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Academy Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PULLING ROOF BOLTER UP IN FACE GOT STUCK ON ROCK TRIED TO LIFT ROCK. HURT LOWER BACK.

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