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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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May 6, 1985 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sarahco Mining Ltd · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJ ATTEMPTING TO LIFT OXYGEN TANK AND TWISTED BODY AND INJURED RIGHT LEG AND LOWER HIP.

April 11, 1985 WV · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sarahco Mining Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS UNLOADING ROOF BOLTS FROM A BOLT MACHINE & TWISTED KNEE WHILE TURNING HIS BODY.

March 17, 1984 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sarahco Mining Ltd · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED PICKED UP C/M CABLE TO HANG SAID CABLE & PULLED MUSCLE &/OR STRAINED BACK.

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