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1983–2026
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January 10, 1990 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hoke Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS STAYING A BARGE. HE PULLED ON 2 CABLE & STRAINING HIS BACK.

December 9, 1989 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hoke Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL MOVING X-TIE TO CRIB UNDER TRUCK AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

July 7, 1986 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hoke Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PICKING UP 5 G5L CAN OF UB GREASE & STRAINED BACK.

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