Mining Incidents

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1983–2026
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May 17, 1989 WV · Coal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lowlands Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE TRAILING CABLE FOR MINER WAS IN DITCH AND WAS LIFTING IT OVER ROCKS.

May 7, 1989 WV · Coal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lowlands Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PULLED BACK MUSCLES WHILE LIFTING HEAVY OBJECT.

April 11, 1989 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lowlands Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS USING SHOVEL TO SHOVEL TRACKS ON A01 MINER & INJURED BACK

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