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1983–2026
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October 29, 1991 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Teanik Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE INSTALLING BELT STRUCTURE EE.

February 7, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Teanik Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LOADING ROCK DUST IN SCOOP ON SURFACE VICTIM WAS IN PRESENCE OF MINER MANAGEMENT FOR REMAINDER OF SHIFT & DID NOT INFORM MINE MANAGEMENT THAT INJURY DURING SHIFT OCCURRED. MINE MANAGEM4NT WAS NOTINFORMED UNTIL COMP FORM WAS LEFT AT MINE.

December 27, 1990 WV · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Teanik Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

SHOVELING BELT ACUTE LUMBAR STRAIN

April 11, 1990 WV · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Teanik Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING BOX OF POWDER & STRAINED BACK.

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