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January 9, 2006 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Maptona, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was getting rock dust off of his 4-wheeler when he lifted and twisted with a bag of dust and something popped in his back.

September 7, 2005 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Maptona, Inc. · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS REPLACING GUARD ON #4 BELT HEAD. CUT HIS LEFT HAND ON SHARP EDGE OF EXPANDED METAL.

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