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1983–2026
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June 18, 1985 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jart Minerals Ltd · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CLEARING OUT AREA AROUND DINNER-HOLE TO ALLOW FOR BELT MOVE, LUNCH BUCKETS AND THERMOS BOTTLES WERE BEING MOVED WHEN THE INJURED PERSON WAS STRUCK ON THE RIGHT TEMPLE, (FACE) WITH A THER MOS BOTTLE.

May 6, 1985 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sarahco Mining Ltd · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJ ATTEMPTING TO LIFT OXYGEN TANK AND TWISTED BODY AND INJURED RIGHT LEG AND LOWER HIP.

April 11, 1985 WV · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sarahco Mining Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS UNLOADING ROOF BOLTS FROM A BOLT MACHINE & TWISTED KNEE WHILE TURNING HIS BODY.

April 6, 1985 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Caryco Mining Ltd · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS CHANGING MOTOR ON 3 WHEEL PERSONNEL CARRIER & INJURED LOWER BACK WHILE PICKING UP MOTOR.

December 26, 1984 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jart Minerals Ltd · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS PUTTING ROCKDUST ON PERSONEL CARRIER AND INJURED LOWER BACK WHILE LIFTING NOTE ACCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED UNTIL 12 20 84 INJURED DID NOT C WORK ON DAY OF ACCIDENT.

April 26, 1984 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Caryco Mining Ltd · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED BENT OVER TO PICK UP A BAG OF ROCKDUST AND TWISTED LOWER BACK.

March 17, 1984 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sarahco Mining Ltd · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED PICKED UP C/M CABLE TO HANG SAID CABLE & PULLED MUSCLE &/OR STRAINED BACK.

October 13, 1983 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jart Minerals Ltd · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING PANEL COVER FROM SCOOP WHEN COVER SLIPPED STRIKING MIDDLE FINGER LEFT HAND.

April 8, 1983 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Caryco Mining Ltd · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS SHOVELING MUD FROM BELT CONVEYOR AREA AND STRAIND BACK (OLD INJURY) WHEN HE PICKED UP SHOVEL.

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