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1983–2026
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December 14, 1989 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clinch Valley Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING PC OF CAOL FORM BUCKET OF SCOOP DID NOT COMPLAIN OF ANY INJ UNTIL ABOUT ONE HOUR LATER HURTING BACK DECIDED TO LEAVE.

July 19, 1988 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Clinch Valley Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

LIFTING MINER CABLE PICKED IT UP TO THROW ON RIB PAIN HIT.FELL DOWN AND HIT LEFT HIP.

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