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1983–2026
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October 1, 1990 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fire Creek Inc · Struck by falling object

SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR WAS PUTTING COVER OVER REL COMPARTMENT WHEN HE DROPPED IT ON HIS FINGER.

December 19, 1988 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Fire Creek Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

I,NAME WAS LOADING A BUNDLE OF ROOF BOLTS ONTO THE PINNER WHEN HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

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