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1983–2026
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August 9, 2001 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vencill Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE LIFTED DRUM OF ANTIFREEZE AND SUSTAINEDINJURY TO BACK.

September 9, 1992 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vencill Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

TAKING TRACK OFF DOZER,THE TRACK FOLDED UP CATCHING EMPL LEFT HAND BETWEEN PADS.

August 31, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vencill Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

54736YEE WAS HELPING TO MOVE WATER PUMP FROM ONE LOCATION TO ANOTHER EMPLOYEE DID NOT REPORT INJURY TO COMPANY UNTIL 09-03-92 COMPANY WAS UNAWARE OF ANY ACCIDENT EMPLOYEE FINISHED THE SHIFT ON 008031-92 & WORKED A FULL SHIFTR ON 09-01-92 BUTDID NOT REPORT FOR WORK ON 09-02-92 HIS WIDE CALLED ON THAT DAY TO SAY HE WAS GOING TO THE DOCTOR

November 14, 1991 WV · Coal auger operator, auger crew supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Vencill Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AUGER OPERATOR COMPLAINED OF HIP HURTING BECAUSE HE HAD CLIMBED UP AND DOWN ON THE AUGER.

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