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1983–2026
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September 7, 1987 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Hill Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPL HELPING REMOVE-CHANGE-SCOOP MOTOR WHEN IT FELL AND HIT HIS HAND.

August 17, 1987 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Hill Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL HELPING LOAD UP MINE RAIL WHEN HE INJURED HIS BACK.

March 6, 1987 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big Hill Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LARGE PIECE OF 9OCK HAD FELL ON COAL DRILL AND EMPLOYEE STRAINED HIS BACK IN HELPING TO REMOVE THIS

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