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April 17, 1985 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J & K Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS PULLING A ROCK OUT UNDER MINER HEAD LIGHT HIS HAND SLIPPED AND THE SHARP EDGE CAUGHT HIS HAND AND CUT IT

August 14, 1984 VA · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J & K Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING TIMBERS OUT OF SUPPLY CAR EMPLOYEE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN LOWER PART OF BACK, WHICH RESULTED IN A PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK

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