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August 2, 1994 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE UNKNOWING BELT DRIVE HE SAID RE INJURY HIS BACK.

March 24, 1994 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED SAID HE HURT HIS BACK WHILE LIFTING A PANEL LEAD.

September 29, 1993 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blackstone Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

CABLE FOR MINER PULLED OUT IN HAULWAY, WHILE PULLING CABLE OUT OF HAULWAY INJURED FELT SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK & ELECTRICAL SENSATION IN BOTH LEGS.

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