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1983–2026
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January 6, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
United Energy Service Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKER WAS SHOVELING SPILLAGA AROUND A BELT WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN SHOULDER HE CONTINUED TO WORK FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS HOWEVER AILMENT CONTINUED REQUIRING HIM TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION

October 25, 1993 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
United Energy Service Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE TRYING TO PULL A DRAG CHAIN TOGETHER, A TOOTH OF THE KEEPER BROKE, DISLODGING THE KEEPER WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY STRUCK VICTIM IN THE FACE. LACERATION OCCURRED TO UPPER LIP AREA.

October 25, 1993 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
United Energy Service Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE TRYING TO PULL A DRAG CHAIN TOGETHER, A TOOTH OF THE KEEPER BROKE, DISLODGING THE KEEPER WHICH SUBSEQUENTLY STRUCK VICTIM IN THE FACE. LACERATION OCCURRED TO UPPER LIP AREA.

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