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1983–2026
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February 24, 1999 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sunny Ridge Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS REPAIRING A FLAT TIRE FOR A COAL TRUCK. HE DROPPED THE RIM ON HIS RIGHT FOOT, BREAKING HIS FOOT.

February 18, 1998 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sunny Ridge Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHEEL BEARING AND ROTOR ASSEMBLY WAS PICKED UP BY EMPLOYEE AND HURT BACK AT THE MID POINT ON LEFT SIDE.

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