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739,488
Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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July 15, 1991 WV · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eagle Delta Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING ON BELT ROPE TO LEVEL BELT AND PULLED MUSCLE IN HIS BACK.

June 2, 1987 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Red Hawk Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

I.NAME WAS PREF2RMING REPAIR WORK AND PULLED ON AN OBJECT WHICH RESULTED IN PAIN IN LEFT SHOULDER AND ARM

January 20, 1987 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Red Hawk Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

I,NAME WAS PULL3NG MINER CABLE AND PULLED MUSCLES IN BACK AND RIGHT LEG.

April 18, 1985 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Red Hawk Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CLAIMANT WAS TRYING TO BEND A ROOF BOLT AND CLAIMS THAT HE PULLED MUSCLES IN HIS CHEST.

January 30, 1985 KY · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Red Hawk Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE CLAIMS TO HAVE STRAINED BACK WHILE LIFTING & CARRYING CRIB BLOCKS.

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