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1983–2026
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November 1, 1994 IN · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J L S Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS SHOVELING DIRT WHEN HE TWISTED AND SOMETHING CAUGHT IN HIS BACK CAUSING SEVERE PAIN WHEN HE TRIED TO MOVE.

June 30, 1994 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J L S Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE AND OTHER EE WAS LIFTING THE CUTTING EDGE FOR A 637 SCRAPER. OTHER LEG GO TO SOON OF ONE END AND THE CUTTING EDGE DROPPED ON EE.

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