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Years on record: 1983–2026
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September 15, 1983 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Scorpio Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING A ROCK, WEIGHING APP. 100 LBS. FROM THE REEL COVER OF THE SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN THE LOWER BACK AREA. HE WAS IN A FORWARD BENDING POSITION AT THE TI ME.

July 19, 1983 VA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Scorpio Energy Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GETTING ROOF BOLT OUT OF MINER CONVEYOR.

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