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1983–2026
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March 15, 1988 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Van Hooser Mining & Construction Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

MINER AND ANOTHER MINER PULLING POWER CABLE OFF REEL OF SHUTTLE CAR WHEN MINER PULLED SOMETHING IN LOWER BACK AREA.EXACT EXTENT OF INJURY UNK AT THIS TIME.POSSIBLE DISC INJURY.

June 6, 1987 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Van Hooser Mining & Construction Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

VICTIM WAS LIFT3NG A TIMBER ON THE OUTSIDE AREA OF THE MINE. VICTIM ALLEDGEDLY STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE LIFTING TIMBER.

March 9, 1987 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Van Hooser Mining & Construction Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

VICTIM WAS SETT3NG WATER PUMP WHEN HE AGGRAVATED A PRE-EXISTING INJURY (HERNIA) RECEIVED ON A PREVIOUS EMPLOYEE'S JOB LOCATION. INJURY WAS NOT REPORTED TO OPERATOR FOR MANY DAYS.

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