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December 26, 1995 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Midway Coals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS PICKING UP CRIB BLOCKS, BLOCK WAS FROZE TO GROUND, WHEN HE JERKED BLOCK, FELT SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

June 20, 1995 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Midway Coals Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS PULLING COUPLING PIN BETWEEN CARS DROPPED THE COUPLING PIN ON HIS HAND BREAKING

September 16, 1992 WV · Coal auger operator, auger crew supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Midway Coals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

BENT OVER TO PICK UP SMALL PUMP & TWISTED HIS BACK

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