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Years on record: 1983–2026
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September 24, 1990 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Western Carbon Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE PICKED UP BAG OF LIME AND WAS DUMPING IT INTO THE PIT. INJURY OCCURRED WHEN EMPLOYEE SHOOK HALF FULL BAG TO EMPTY IT.

December 3, 1989 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Western Carbon Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

CABLES IN SLURRY EMP PULLING CABLES OUT OF SLURRY EMP PULLED ON CABLE STRINED MUSCLES ON R SIDE

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