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273,193
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2000–2026
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June 7, 2001 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
K & J Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNLOADING TIMBERS, FELT PAIN AND BURNING IN LOWER GROIN. STARTED MISSING WORK 6/8/01 AND HAS NOT RETURNED TO WORK. (POSSIBLE HERNIA)

December 11, 2000 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
K & J Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED CLAIMS TO HAVE BENN PULLING EXCESS SLACK ON CONT. MINER CABLE WHEN HE TWISTED BACK AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. CLAIMS TO HAVE LOST FOOTING AND FELL TWISTING BACK.

November 27, 2000 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
K & J Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED CLAIMS TO HAVE BEEN CLOADING CINDER BLOCKS IN SCOOP BUCKET. WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN LOWER BACK AFTER LIFTING HALF OF CINDER BLOCK. ACCIDENT WAS CONSIDERED TO BE QUESTIONABLE.

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