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November 26, 2006 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE was trying to put a bottom roller in the #1 Belt when he tore a laceration in his chest where his ICD was located. He did not start missing work until 12/1/2006.

August 9, 2006 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee injured his back while lifting a foam filled tire out of a mantrip.

May 18, 2006 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

Employee injured his back while sliding an 8' timber around in a scoop bucket. He was preparing to saw the timber. He did not start missing work until 6/14/2006.

February 20, 2006 WV · Coal apprentice, trainee HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Ee was shoveling wider the belt in mud and twisted his back the wrong way as he was shoveling mud onto the belt.

September 19, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was trying to pick up a rock to clear walkway.

July 14, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was picking up a rock and sprained lower back and neck.

May 4, 2005 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE re-injured his back while pulling a miner cable.

March 28, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS LIFTING LID OVER BATTERY AND LID FELL ON RIGHT HAND

August 5, 2004 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Ee alleges to have injured his back on August 5, 2004, while he was pulling a miner cable. He reported this accident to mine management on August 25, 2004, & did not start missing work until September 7, 2004.

July 28, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was putting a 6" water line together when he felt pain in his low back. Employee has a history of back problems. Employee stated that his back would "go out" every so often.

July 12, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee said that he was shoveling belt and sprained his back.

June 7, 2004 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Ee was lifting flight pump when he felt pain in his back. ee did not think he was injured and did not report accident until 6-15-04. he did not miss work or seek medical treatment until 7-15-04.

June 4, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS CARRYING 60-TON JACK TO SET IN #2 ENTRY. HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK. HE FINISHED HIS SHIFT BUT HAD TO GO TO THE DOCTOR (EMERGENCY ROOM).

April 19, 2004 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING MINER CABLE WHEN HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

July 23, 2003 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mystic LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

MOVING A ROCK OUT OF THE WAY, IT ROLLED OVER HISHAND & INJURED HIS WRIST.

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