HE TURNED ON A WATER HOSE TRIED TO MOVE HOSE AND STRIAGHTEN IT AND FELT A PULL IN HIS BACK. BODY MOTION CAUSED STRAIN TO BACK.
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April 30, 2003
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Evans Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Evans Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
HE WAS ON AN AUGER CONVERSION PUTTING A BRACE ONA CHUTE. THE BRACE CAME LOOSE AND STRUCK HIM ABOVE THE RIGHT EYE ON THE FOREHEAD
Evans Coal Corp · Struck by flying object
HE WAS SWINGING A BIT ON AN AUGER AND SOMETHING FLEW INTO HIS EYE.
September 14, 2000
KY · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Evans Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE WAS PUTTING A BATTERY IN A GRADER AND STRAINED HIS BACK.
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