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May 31, 1986 KY · Coal boom operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sierra Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPL HOOK BOOM 6LOCK TO SECURING BAR ON BACK OF BOOM TRUCK.EMPL FELT MUSCLE PULL WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PERFORM THIS TASK.

October 25, 1984 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sierra Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPL ATTEMPTING TO MOVE 50 LB. CAN OF WELDING RODS AND LOST GRIP ON CAN.CAN FELL FROM TABLE AND HIT HIS RIGHT FOOT.

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