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1983–2026
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March 11, 1986 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Noble Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

CUT FLESH OFF O0 BACK OF MIDDLE FINGER RIGHT HAND, BUMPED BACK OF HAND ON ROOF BOLT PLATE

January 8, 1985 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Pinnacle Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE TWISTED KNEE WHILE WORKING IN MUDDY CONDITIONS.

September 22, 1984 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Halfway Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS SHOVELING COAL ONTO A BELT CONVEYOR TAIL PIECE AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

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