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1983–2026
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April 2, 1987 WV · Coal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sugar Leaf Processors Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE INJURE8 BACK ON 4-2-87 AND RETURNED TO WORK ON 4-20-87.EMPLOYEE WORKED 4-20-87 AND 4-21-87.EMPLOYEE WENT BACK TO DOCTOR WITH BACK PAINS ON 4-21-87.LIFTING- CHANGING SCREEN IN VIBRATO R. 3

June 16, 1986 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Coal & Trucking Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

I.NAME STATED T2AT HE BENT OVER TO PICK UP A CAP WEDGE & FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

July 29, 1985 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amherst Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE FRACTURED FINGER OPENING FEEDER PANEL AND STRIKING WOODEN HEADER.

July 22, 1985 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amherst Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE INJURED HIS 6ACK WHILE LIFTING A 7'X9' HEADER.

March 21, 1984 WV · Coal chute blaster, rockman, hang-up man, raise blaster HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amherst Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HOLDING UP THE BELT WHILE HIS FELLOW WORKERS WERE PUTTING ON BELT STRUCTURE.

November 8, 1983 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amherst Coal Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

PLASTERING A BLOCK STOPPING AND PLASTER FELL INTO LEFT EYE

September 22, 1983 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amherst Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE HANGING MINER CABLE, STRAINED CHEST AREA.

August 22, 1983 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Amherst Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING ROCK OFF BELT PULLED MUSCLE IN LEFT SHOULDER AREA

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