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December 2, 1996 KY · Coal supply man, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rb Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS UNLOADING 10 GAL CANS OF HYDR OIL OFF THE SUPPLY TRUCK. WHEN HE TRIED TO LIFT 2ND CAN OFF, FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

November 27, 1996 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rb Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE INJURED WAS LIFTING THE MINER CABLE OUT OF THE CABLE HANGER ON THE SIDE OF THE MINER WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

October 26, 1995 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rb Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED WAS CLEANING AROUND THE BELT DRIVE IN THE PROCESS OF SHOVELING LOOSE COAL. HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

February 9, 1987 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shauna-Darease Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PU5LING THE BOOM CHAIN THROUGH THE MINER WITH THE MINER ROPE THE ROPE DOG BROKE STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FACIAL AREA NEAR THE EYE

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