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273,193
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2000–2026
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October 28, 2002 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nell Jean Industries Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EE WAS CLEANING A LUMP OF COAL FROM THE CRUSHER. HE PICKED UP A LUMP OF COAL & THREW IT INTO THE FEEDER - IT ROLLED BACK & STRUCK HIS LEFT HAND.

September 17, 2002 WV · Coal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nell Jean Industries, Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED GETTING ON THE BACKHOE. AS HE WAS FALLING, HE GRABBED THE HANDRAIL AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS GROIN. EE DID NOT MISS WORK UNTIL 9-24-02.

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