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1983–2026
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April 6, 1985 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Caryco Mining Ltd · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS CHANGING MOTOR ON 3 WHEEL PERSONNEL CARRIER & INJURED LOWER BACK WHILE PICKING UP MOTOR.

April 26, 1984 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Caryco Mining Ltd · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED BENT OVER TO PICK UP A BAG OF ROCKDUST AND TWISTED LOWER BACK.

April 8, 1983 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Caryco Mining Ltd · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS SHOVELING MUD FROM BELT CONVEYOR AREA AND STRAIND BACK (OLD INJURY) WHEN HE PICKED UP SHOVEL.

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