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1983–2026
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April 15, 1996 TN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Addington Enterprises Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CONNECTING ELECTRICAL CABLE ON HIGHWALL MINER CAR, WHEN HE PINCHED HIS HAND. THIS RESULTED IS A CUT WHICH REQUIRED SUTURES.

October 31, 1995 TN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tennessee Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING 2 CONTAINERS OF OIL UP THE CAT WALK TO THE COAL LOADOUT, WHEN HIS LOWER BACK STARTED HURTING (BACK STRAIN).

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