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Years on record: 1983–2026
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September 21, 1984 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Best Elkhorn Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WAS CARRING FERTILIZED FROM TRAIILER TO PICK UP TRUCK AND STRAINED HIS BACK. BAGS WEIGHED 50 POUND.

November 1, 1983 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Best Elkhorn Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE ASSISTING AUGER CREW IN LIFTING A VALVE OVERHEAD AUGER MR MEADE LOST BALANCE VALVE FELL ON HIS HAND AND A FRACTURE WAS THE RESULT

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