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1983–2026
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January 6, 1989 KY · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Two B Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE STARTED COMPLAININ WITH HIS BACK.WAS ROOF BOLTING DIDNT REPORT ACCIDENT UNTIL HE WENT TO DR 1-24-89.

January 4, 1988 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Two B Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WAS LOADING ROO0 BOLTER PLATES ONTO BOLTING MACHINE HE WAS LIFTING A LARGE BUNDLE WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN LOWER PART OF BACK.

December 11, 1987 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Two B Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS WORKING 2N TOE PLATE ON CUTTER BAR. THE CUTTER CHAIN WAS FOULED. HE WAS TAKEN TOE PLATE OFF AND THE CHAIN BROKE AND HIT HIM ON LEFT ARM.

September 28, 1987 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Two B Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

BOLTER OPERATOR3WAS LITING ROOF MATS OFF FROM SCOOP ON TO THE ROOF BOLTER. HE TURNED AND TWISTED HIS BACK.

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