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739,207
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3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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September 21, 1987 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mc Clair Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SHOVELING COAL 7WISTED AROUND TO THROW SHOVEL OF COAL FELT SHARP PAIN IN BACK.

March 23, 1987 VA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mc Clair Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

VICTIM WAS HANG3NG MINER CABLE & PULLED MUSCLE IN HIS BACK BETWEEN SHOULDERS.

December 11, 1986 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mc Clair Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LI0TING BELT TO PUT BOTTOM STRUCTURE INPLACE WHEN HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

September 12, 1986 VA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mc Clair Mining Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PU5LING MINER CABLE WHEN HURT HIS BACK

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