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May 10, 1997 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Processing L L C · Struck by falling object

WHILE HOLDING LADDER FOR ANOTHER EMP, RUST AND COAL DUST FROM CLEANING AREA TO BE WORKED ON ENTERED LEFT EYE CAUSING IRRITATION.

April 9, 1997 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Emerald Processing L L C · Struck by falling object

EE WENT UP LADDER TO GET ON DEISTER TABLE AFTER HE WAS ON THE TABLE I WENT TO MOVE THE LADDER SO I COULD HELP HIM WHEN A TUBE OF SILICONE FELL FROM THE TOP OF THE LADDER ABOUT 12 FT HIGH AND T HE SAINT HIT MY RIGHT HAND BETWEEN THUMB A POINTER FINGER GOING APPROX. 1 1/2" THROUGH THE SKIN.

November 14, 1995 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Belmar Coal Processing Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING 80 LBS BAGS OF CONCRETE ON SIDE OF HILL.HURT UPPER & LOWER BACK. FILED LATE DUE TO PHYSICIAN'S REPORT.

August 15, 1995 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Belmar Coal Processing Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS MOVING RAIL ROAD TIES & CUT LEFT MIDDLE FINGER

July 21, 1995 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Belmar Coal Processing Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EEW AS CHANGING BELTSON DISTER TABLE AND GOT HIS FINGER BETWEEN SHEAVE AND MAIN DRIVE & CUT HIS FINGER.

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