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Years on record
1983–2026
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October 1, 1990 KY · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Huscoal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING A SHOT THROUGH A HOSE.HE TURNED AROUND AND SAID HIS BACK POPPED AS HE TURNED.THIS HAPPENED ON 10-01-90.HE DID NOT NOTIFY HIS SUPERVISOR UNTIL THE AFTERNOON OF 10-04-90,AT WHICH TIME HE LEFT THE PROJECT FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION.

August 9, 1990 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Huscoal Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPL WAS WORKING ON EQUIPMENT IN PARKING LOT OF OPERATION. EMPL BENT DOWN & WHEN HE GOT UP HE CUT BACK ON OPEN DOOR OF MECHANICS TRUCK.

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