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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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September 9, 1992 PA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Red Bone Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL UNLOADING FROM SCOOP BUCKET WHILE LIFTING A PALLET. ALSO TWISTED BODY AND THAT IS WHEN EMPL FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

February 2, 1988 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J A L Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING MINER CABLE.

January 6, 1988 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Red Bone Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CHANGING WHEEL 6NIT ON SHUTTLE CAR, WHILE TAKING THE ONE UNIT OFF IT FELL OFF AS WE WERE TRYING TO REMOVE IT. THE MAN HAD HIS FINGER UNDER IT

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