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January 4, 1990 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Briarwood Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

VICTIM WAS LIFTING A ROCK OFF THE BELT AND HURT BACK.

August 27, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Briarwood Energy Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

HE WAS BENDING A ROOF BOLT TO BE INSTALLED IN ROOF PULLED MUSCLE.

August 12, 1986 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
King'S Mill Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

I NAME SAID HE 4AS LIFTING OR A SCOOP TIRE AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

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