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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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January 7, 1984 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Correct Processing Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

DID NOT KNOW WHETHER HURT BACK OR FROM OLD ACCIDENT.

December 8, 1983 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Correct Processing Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HELPING LOAD TIRE IN BACK OF PICK UP TRUCK, SAID HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

October 24, 1983 KY · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Correct Processing Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HURT BACK WHILE CLEANING OUT FOR FORMS FOR CONCRET.

May 23, 1983 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Correct Processing Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

CHANGING A SCREEN ON A RAW COAL VIBRATOR- WHILE HOLDING UP HIS END OF THE SCREEN HE MADE A MOTION TO TURN & FELT PAIN IN HIS KNEE.

March 1, 1983 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Correct Processing Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE ROLLING A ROCK OUT OF THE DITCH, THAT RUNS BESIDE OF A REFUSE ROAD. SO WATER COULD PASS FREELY HE TWISTED HIS BACK RESULTING IN BACK STRAIN.

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