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1983–2026
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August 17, 1994 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miami Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS CARRING A BOOM JACK TO THE MINER TO REPLACE A JACK THAT WAS LEAKING OIL. HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE PREFORMING THIS TASK.

August 20, 1989 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Miami Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING ON MINING CABLE RESULTING IN SWELLING AND PAIN IN LOWER RIGHT ADBOMEN.

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