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Years on record: 1983–2026
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March 20, 1987 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Blueco Sales & Processing Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS PLACING 5N ANGLE DRIVE ON A TRUCK FOR PROPER TRANSPORT WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS ADBOMINAL AREA.

October 18, 1983 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Blueco Sales & Processing Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS PUSHING A ROOF BOLT UP IN THE DRILL HOLE WHEN IT CAUGHT HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE MACHINE AND THE BOLT.

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