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Years on record
1983–2026
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June 3, 1993 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triple E Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE PULLED MUSCLE IN BACK WHILE SHOVELING BELT.

April 27, 1992 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triple E Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

STRAINED BACK ROLLING SPOOL OF CABLE ON BUCKET

February 14, 1990 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triple E Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE CUT LEFT AHND WHILE REMOVING BROKEN ROOF BOLT FROM BELT DRIVE ON SURFACE.

September 16, 1988 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triple E Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TRAILING CABLE PLUG HIT EMPLOYEE LEFT HAND INJURED RING-FINGER.

September 8, 1988 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triple E Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE HIT HIS KNEE ON PIECE OF ROCK

April 1, 1987 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Triple E Coal Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS SE5LING BRATTICE FOREIGN OBJECT IN EYE.

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