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July 9, 2007 WV · Coal brattice man/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jamison Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Claims to have been lifting on metal tongue of supply car and felt pain and burning sensation in lower back. Injured was twisting and not in proper lifting position.

July 9, 2007 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jamison Mining LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Injured claims to have been picking up belt feeder trailing cable when he felt pain in stomach area. Injured did not report it to supervisor until 7/11/07 because he said he did not think injury was serious.

April 18, 2007 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jamison Mining LLC · Struck against stationary object

Was operating continuous miner. Got stuck up. Operator was attempting to hook up chain up to miner and cut left hand.

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