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September 30, 1992 VA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Briarfield Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE OWNER/OPERATOR AT THIS MINE WAS HELPING OUTSIDE MAN LOAD A 2460 RIPPER JACK IN HIS TRUCK. WHEN HE PICKED UP END OF JACK HE SAID HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.

March 2, 1992 VA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Briarfield Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS A PINNER HELPER ON 300 GALIS ROOF BOLTER.INJURED SAID HE HURT HIS BACK BENDING ROOF BOLTS USED TO SUPPORT MINE ROOF.THERE WERE NOT WITNESSES.

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