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September 10, 1985 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Deskins Branch Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HAULING A PIECE OF SHEET METAL ON THE SCOOP. THE PIECE OF SHEET METAL FELL OFF THE SCOOP, AND HE STRAINED HIS BACK PUTTING IT BACK ON THE SCOOP.

January 12, 1984 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Deskins Branch Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS UNLOADING BELT OUT OF DUMP TRUCK. BLOCK THAT WAS HOLDING UP TAILGATE WAS ACCIDENTLY KNOCKED OUT CAUSING INJURY TO 3 FINGERS

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