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March 24, 1987 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quinland Coals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS MOV3NG LARGE ROCK OFF MINER WHEN HE FELT SHARP PAIN IN BACK AREA.

January 10, 1987 WV · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quinland Coals Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

INJURED WAS REM2VING PANEL COVER FROM UNHAULER 9 HE HAD ALL BOLTS OUT OF PANEL EXCEPT TWO WHEN HE REMOVED THE LAST BOLT ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PANEL THE PANEL COVER DROPPED FROM THE RIGHT SI DE CATCHING HIS3LEFT RING FINGER AGAINST THE FRAME OF THE HAULER.

August 15, 1986 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Quinland Coals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PULLED MUSCLE I3 NECK WHILE LIFTING BEARNING HOUSING FROM HAULER TO SUPPLY CAR.

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