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February 20, 1993 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
New Harlan Block Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

STRAINED HIMSELF BUY LIFTING AN UNKNOWN OBJECT. THIS REPORT REPLACEDS THE PREVIOUS ONE FOR THE SAME EE INCORRECT MSHA ID WAS REPORTED.

September 11, 1991 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tom Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS UNDER WASHER SHOVELING. STANDING FLEXIBLE WATER HOSE FELL OFF WASHER APPROX. 10' AND HIT EMPLOYEE IN SIDE OF NECK.

June 18, 1990 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tom Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE LIFTING MOVING CROSS TIES-STRAINED BACK. CONTINUED TOW ORK MONDAY AND TUESDAY-WENT TO DOCTOR WEDSDAY.

April 19, 1990 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tom Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EARLIER IN DAY LIFTED TRUCK PART BACK HURT A LITTLE-LATER IN DAY JUMPED OVER A MUD MUDDLE BACK HURT WORSE.

April 5, 1990 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tom Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PICKING SLATE OFF BELT-PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK.

October 23, 1986 KY · Coal timberman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Paradox Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS ATTEMPT3NG TO PUT A TIMBER IN LO6 BELT LINE AND BELT CAUGHT TIMBER AND SLAPPED HAND AGAINST TOP OF ROOF

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