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May 13, 2002 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Joshua Fuel Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE SAID HE WAS DIPPING UP WATERY MATERIAL BEHIND #2 BELT DRIVE AND NOTICED HIS BACK STARTED HURTING HIM. (INJURY IS QUESTIONABLE).

April 30, 2002 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Joshua Fuel Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WENT TO ANSWER THE SECTION PHONE AND PICKED UP A PIECE OF ROCK AND THREW IT OUT OF WAY.

February 5, 2002 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Joshua Fuel Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

HE WAS PULLING ON THE MINER CABLE AND SAID HE FELT SHARP PAIN IN HIS GROIN AREA. THIS WAS NOT REPORTED WITH 2-5-02.

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