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Years on record
1983–2026
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April 29, 1991 TN · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
West Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING PULL FEEDER CABLE.

March 28, 1991 TN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
West Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING REMOVE TIRE FROM A 482 SCOOP WHEN THE TIRE FELL OFF STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE ON THE RIGHT ANKLE.

September 15, 1989 TN · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
West Coal Corp · Rubbed or abraded

EMPLOYEE WAS CRAWLING ON KNEES. OPERATION MINER, WHEN TWISTED LEFT KNEE.

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