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1983–2026
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October 31, 1984 VA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Crockett Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MINER HELPER WENT TO MOVE TIMBER OUT OF THE WAY. CABLE CAUGHT UNDERNEATH THE TIMBER PUSHING TIMBER AGAINST THE TOP. CAUGHT THE TIMBER AGAINST ROOF BOLTER.

September 17, 1984 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Crockett Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

WHILE THROWIND POWER CABLE OUT OF ROADWAY I NAME STRAINED BACK.

January 11, 1984 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Crockett Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE MOVING THE 4/0 MINER CABLE THAT GOES TO THE MINER KENNETH PICKETT SUFFERED A STRAIN TO THE BACK.

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