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May 28, 1996 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Bear Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OVER EXERTION PULLING ON CABLE RUPTURE.

February 7, 1996 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Bear Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HANGING CURTAIN. HE FELT PAIN IN HIS RIGHT KNEE. HE HAS POSSIBLE TORN LIGAMENTS.

April 14, 1992 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Bear Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE REMOVED ROCK FROM BELT CAUSED A BACK STRAIN.

September 6, 1991 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Black Bear Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I PULLED OXYGEN TANK OUT OF TRUCK LEANED TANK UP AGAINST TAILGATE. TANK STARTED TO FALL & I GRABBED FOR OXYGEN TANK. THEN I FELT SOMETHING PULL INSIDE BACK.

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