Preston Energy Inc · Struck by flying object
WHILE WORKING ON A SMALL DOZER, HE WIPED OFF A SHAFT THAT MUST HAVE HAD A PIECE OF STEEL ON IT AND IT POPPED OFF AND WENT INTO HIS EYE.
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February 5, 1991
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preston Energy Inc · Struck against stationary object
STEPPING DOWN LADDER (ON HI-LIFT) IN SHOP AND BUMPED TAILBONE (BUTTOCKS) INTO ANVIL HORN.
December 15, 1989
WV · Coal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preston Energy Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
EMPL BENT OVER TO ASSIT FELLOW EMPL OUT OF SEPTIC TANK. WHEN EMPL BEGAN TO PULL HE FELT STRAIN IN BACK. HE CONTINUED TO WORK ENTIRE SHIFT & WEN T TO PHYSICIAN.
Omega Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HANGING 3 IN PUMP DISCHARGE LINE PULLED MUSCLE IN LEFT SHOULDER
November 27, 1984
WV · Coal
motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator
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Mohigan Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object
INJURED WAS UNLOADING RAIL TIES FROM FLAT CAR AND DROPPED THE END OF A TIE ON THE ARCH OF HIS FOOT CRUSHING FOOT.
November 7, 1984
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
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Omega Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
INJ WAS CARRYING 5 GAL CAN OF GREASE TO THE MINER TO SERVICE THE MACHINE HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK
Omega Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
INJURED WAS LIFTING A PIECE OF TOP BELT STRUCTURE WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN LOWER BACK.
Mohigan Mining Company Inc · Struck against stationary object
VICTIM WAS BENT OVER WALKING IN TIPPLE AND RAN HIS HEAD INTO A PIECE OF STEEL CAUSING A LACERATION WHICH REQUIRED 4 SUTURES.
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