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1983–2026
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October 6, 1992 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cribb Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HE WAS LIFTING A BLOCK OF COAL AND SPRAINED HIS BACK.

September 9, 1992 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cribb Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING A BOX OF COAL RESULTED IN ACUTE LUMBAR STRAIN

August 11, 1992 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cribb Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

31478T RIGHT FINGER BETWEEN 2 BLOCKS OF COAL

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