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March 26, 1990 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nugget Resources Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE LAYING TRACK HE BENT OVER AND TRIED TO PICK UP A RAIL WHEN HE HURT HIS BACK.

July 21, 1989 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nugget Resources Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PULLED MUSCLES IN BACK WHILE LIFTING BELT.

September 29, 1986 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mc Layne Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

STRAINED BACK W2ILE LIFTING 8X8 COLLARS.

January 13, 1986 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mr C Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I NAME BACK WHI5E RUNNING SCOOP GOT OFF SCOOP AND WAS BENDING ROOF BOLT AND HURT BACK AGAIN. HURT BACK WHILE WORKING FOR STEMCO COAL CO RAMSON KY AUG 21 1984 CAMP CASE STILL DENDING.

November 14, 1985 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mr C Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LOADING BOX OF 1LUE ONTO PIN CAR APPROX. 40 LB EMPLOYEE LEFT WORK 2 HRS EARLY AND RETURNED TO WORK THE FOLLOWING DAY WORKED THE FOLLOWING DAY AND HAS NOT RETURNED TO DATE.

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