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September 18, 1991 VA · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Dominion Coal Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS GETTING OUT OF THE SCOOP WHEN HE GOT HIS FOOT HUNG IN THE AUTOMATIC BRAKE ASSEMBLY, TWISTING HIS KNEE.

May 10, 1991 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Dominion Coal Corporation · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPL TWISTED KNEE PULLING SHUTTLE CAR CABLE ON EUNEVEN BOTTOM.EMPL DIDNT GO TO DR UNTIL 5-13 BEGAN LOSING TIME 5-16 WHEN KNEE WAS OPERATED ON FOR TORN CARTILIDGE.

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