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Years on record: 1983–2026
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January 26, 1989 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Ltw Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE MAN PICKED UP A ROCK WHICH FELL ON THE BELT CONTROL CABLE AND STRAINED HIS BACK. 4 BREAKS OUTBY THE DUMPING AREA ON THE BELT LINE.

October 10, 1988 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Ltw Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE PICKED UP BELTING IN MINES- BACK STRAIN.

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