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August 26, 1999 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Candlestick Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING RIPPER JACK ON MINER PULLED OR STRAINED MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK DID NOT MISS ANY WORK AT TIME OF ACCIDENT, BUT HAD TO GO TO A DR ON 9-10-99 AND IS PRESENTLY OFF WORK.

November 5, 1998 WV · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Candlestick Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE PULLING PINNER CABLE EE HURT HIS LEFT KNEEA VIOLATION WAS ISSUED ON 2/23/99 FOR NOT FILLING A REPORT ON THIS ACCIDENT VIOLATION#7176839

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