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May 14, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED3THAT HE LIFTED HIS CABLE TO PLACE IN CABLE HANGER AND HAD A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

May 14, 1987 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STATED 7HAT HE WAS LOADING ROCK DUST OFF OF FLAT CAR ONTO WHEEL BARROW WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS BACK.

May 14, 1987 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STATED 7HAT HE WAS CARRYING A STEEL ROOF STRAPS FROM SUPPKY YARD TO OUTSIDE SHOP WHEN HE EXPERINCED PAIN IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

May 13, 1987 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE INJURED EMP5OYEE WAS MOVING A OXYGEN CYLINDER AND CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN TANK AND TIMBER.

May 13, 1987 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJ WAS UNLOADI3G BELT STRUCTURE AND DROPPED A BELT RAIL AND CAUGHT HIS HAND BETWEEN THE BELT RAIL AND MINE CAR HE WAS UNLOADING

May 11, 1987 WV · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE INJURED EMP5OYEE WAS SLIDING HEADERS OFF SCOOP ONTO ROOF BOLTER WHEN HE CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN TWO HEADERS.

May 11, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE GOT OU7 OF MANTRIP AND STARTED TO RUB HIS EYE WITH HIS FINGER AND GOT SOMETHING IN HIS EYE.

May 11, 1987 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED STATED 7HAT WHILE HELPING BAD BELT ONTO CAN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

May 8, 1987 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED EMP5OYEE WAS WORKING ON ELECTRICAL REEL COMPARTMENT IN A LIMITED AREA. AS EMPLOYEE RAISED UP HE FELT PAIN IN KNEE.

May 6, 1987 WV · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED STGATED3HE WAS HELPING MOVE TRACK RAIL INTO PLACE WHEN THE RAIL CAUGHT HIS FOOT

May 4, 1987 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STATED 7HAT HE WAS UNLOADING CRIB BOLCKS FROM SUPPLY CAR WHEN HE CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN TWO CRIBS.

May 1, 1987 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE WA8 REMOVING TRACK TIES AT HEADGATEOF LONGWALL DUE TO SHEAR BEING DOWN.

April 29, 1987 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STATED 2E WAS REACHING A 5 GALLON CAN OF GLUE ACROSS THE STAGELOADER WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

April 29, 1987 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE CL5IMS HE INJURED HIS BACK WHILE MOVING MINER CABLE OUT OF ROADWAY.

April 28, 1987 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED STATED 7HAT HE WAS CARRYING A TIMBER TO THE HEAD GATE FROM THE BELT TAILPIECE AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK AS HE TURNED HIS BODY AND PUT THE TIMBER DOWN.

April 27, 1987 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP FELT PAIN I3 GROIN AREA, WHILE PICKING UP BELT HANGERS FOR BELT MOVE. EMPLOYEE REPORTED ACCIEDENT ON 5-1-87

April 27, 1987 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURED STATED 7HAT HE WAS HELPING MOVE SUNG PUMP FROM BELT ENTRY TO TRACK WHEN HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

April 24, 1987 WV · Coal brattice man/worker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STATED 7HAT HE WAS UNLOADING ROOF BOLT PLATES FROM SUPPLY CAR WHEN CATCHING FINGER ON EDGE OF ROOF BOLT PLATE.

April 24, 1987 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED3WHILE LIFTING A BELT WIPER HIS SHOULDER STGARTED HURTING

April 22, 1987 WV · Coal belt cleaner, picker HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPLOYEE SAIDED3HE WAS HOISTING PUMP ON BASE PUMP SLID OFF BASE AND HE PUT HIS HAND OUT TO BATCH IT WHEN HE PULL HIS HAND ON MOTOR. THE CHAIN SLICK THIGHTENED CATCHING HIS FINGER BETWEEN CHAIN AND MOTOR. 3

April 22, 1987 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED3HE WAS LOADING 3X8X14 HEADERS ONTO A SUPPLY FLAT CAR WHEN ONE FELL ON HIS FOOT. HE WAS WEARING METATARSEL BOOTS.

April 22, 1987 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS SHO5ELING UNDER TRACK RAIL WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

April 22, 1987 WV · Coal chute blaster, rockman, hang-up man, raise blaster HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE INJURED EMP5OYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PICK UP HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

April 21, 1987 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURED STATED 7HAT HE WAS PULLING ON TOP BELT ROLLER TO PUT BACK IN BRACKET WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS BACK.

April 21, 1987 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED3THAT HE WAS LIFTING HIS TOOL BAG OUT OF THE TOOL BOX AND FELT APAIN IN HIS BACK.

April 21, 1987 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

INJ PULLING ON 7HAIN HOIST WHEN PIECE OF RUST WENT IN RIGHT EYE.

April 20, 1987 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

INJ STATED THAT3HE WAS MOVING SHUTTLE CAR CABLE AROUND BLOCK WHEN HE DROPPED THE CABLE PLUG ON H IS FOOT. THIS ACCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED TO MANAGEMENT UNTIL 04 30 87 AND IS UNDER PROTEST

April 18, 1987 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PIECE OF METAL 1/8'' ROLLED OR WAS TURNED OVER AND STRUCK HIM ON HARD HAT AS HE WAS REMOVING CROSBY CLAMP.STARTED MISSING 4-27-87.

April 18, 1987 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED3HE WAS HELPING LIFT A TOOL BOX ONTO THE SHOP MOTOR AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

April 17, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED3THAT HE WAS STRUCK BY A AUGER EXTENSION AFTER ATTEMPTING TO PLACE IT ON TOP OF MACHINE.

April 14, 1987 WV · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED3THAT WHILE HELPING OTHER CREW MEMBERS LOAD ON 85 STEEL TRACK RAIL THE RAIL SLIPPED CATCHING HIS FINGER ON HIS RIGHT HAND.

April 13, 1987 WV · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STATED 2E WAS COOKING UNDER A SUPPLY FLAT CAR WHEN A 3X8X14 WOODEN CROSSBAR FELL OFF CAR STRIKING HIM ON RT FOOT.

April 13, 1987 WV · Coal tailgate operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Eastern Associated Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED3THAT HE WAS CLEANING ROCK OUT OF SLAB COAL CONVEYOR WHENA PIECE OF ROCK FELL HITTING HIS LEFT HAND.

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