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1983–2026
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May 16, 1990 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christian Energies Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LOADING ROCK ONTO A CAR AT THE LOADING POINT ON THE 001 SECTION.

February 17, 1990 KY · Coal driller operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christian Energies Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CRAWLING THROUGH A LOW SPOT ON THE BELT ENTRY (HE WAS CLEANING THE BELT LINE) WHILE CRAWLING HE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE

July 12, 1989 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christian Energies Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL INJURED HIS BACK CLEANING COAL IN DUMP AREA.PULLED MUSCLES IN HIS BACK.

May 1, 1989 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Christian Energies Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS MAKING A BELT MOVE (BELT LINE) UNDERGROUND. HE SAID THAT HE GOT THE HERNIA WHEN HE WAS PULLING THE BELT.

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