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April 3, 1993 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

THE MAN WAS PULLING BELT (CONVEYOR) WHEN HE FELTPAIN IN HIS BACK.

March 8, 1993 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS LOADING PART OF AN OPERATORS KITCHEN INTO A SUPPLY CAY, WHEN HE PINCHED HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER.

February 26, 1993 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE MAN CLAIMS TO HAVE INJURED HIS LOWER BACK WHILE REMOVING SIDE BOARDS FROM A SHUTTLE CAR.

February 23, 1993 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS CARRYING A FIBRE CRIB ACROSS THE TRACK AND CAUGHT HIS FOOT ON THE RAIL AND TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK.

February 9, 1993 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN WAS CLIMBING UP ON A COAL BIN WHEN HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LEFT CALF

December 21, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE MAN WAS LIFTING A CABLE WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS GROIN AREA. HE THEN DROPPED THE CABLE AND SUBEQUENTLY, INJURED HIS RIGHT WRIST.

December 7, 1992 PA · Coal headgate operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS CARRYING A BUCKET OF SHEARER CUTTING BITS WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

November 19, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE MAN WAS CARRYING CEMENT BLOCK IN A LOW AREA OF THE MINE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT SIDE AND BACK.

October 26, 1992 PA · Coal headgate operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

THE MAN WAS PULLING ON A LENGTH OF CONVEYOR BELT WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

October 16, 1992 PA · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS CLEANING OUT A CHUTE FOR A ROTARY BREAKER IN THE COAL CLEANING PLANT WHEN HE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE.

September 11, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

THE MAN WAS REMOVING A BAG OF ROCK DUST FROM A CONVEYOR BELT HE STRUCK HIS RIGHT WRIST AGINST A PIECE OF BELT STRUCTURE.

August 20, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

38504AN STATED THAT HE WAS PULLING A PIECE OF CABLE OUT OF THE LONGWALL PANLINE, WHEN HE DEVELOPED LOWER BACK PAIN.

August 16, 1992 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

38504AN WAS WORKING ON THE LONGWALL PRESSURE PUMP CAR WHEN HE WAS STRUCK BY AN AUTOMANC COUPLER THAT HAD BEEN LAYING LOOSE ON TOP OF THE CAR.

June 10, 1992 PA · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE MAN WAS PULLING A CEMENT BLOCK UP OUT OF THE MUD WHEN HE STRAINE DHIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

May 20, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL CARRYING BELT STRUCTURE ,INJURED BACK.

April 30, 1992 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPL PULLING CABLE DOWN LONGWALL FACE WHEN IT CAUGHT ON SOMETHING CAUSING I.NAME TO STRAIN NECK AND RIGHT SHOULDER.

April 24, 1992 PA · Coal longwall operator, chock operator, shear operator, plow operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

MAN WAS RAISING HIS CLOTHES BASKET IN THE SHOWER ROOM WHEN HE LACERATED HIS RT MIDDLE FINGER ON A LOCKER

April 17, 1992 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN STATES THAT HE WAS GOING THROUGH A MAN DOOR WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK

April 15, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

THE MAN WAS PUSHING ON A PIECE OF 4 INCH PLASTIC PIPE WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS UPPER RIGHT ARM AND SHOULDER.

April 6, 1992 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN STATES THAT HE INJURED HIS BACK WHILE HANGING VENTILATION TUBING

March 17, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE LIFTING A PUMP JACK OUT OF A TRACK JEEP HE DEVELOPED LOW BACK PAIN.

March 17, 1992 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

HE WAS DRAGGING HOSES WHEN HE DEVELOPED LOW BACK PAIN.

March 13, 1992 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE MAN WAS PICKING UP A POST WHEN HE TURNED AROUND PULLING HIS LEFT SHOULDER MUSCLE.

January 6, 1992 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE MAN WAS PULLING ON A WOODEN CRIB BLOCK TO REMOVE IT FROM A MUDDY ROADWAY AREA WHEN HE STRAINED HIS BACK AND STOMACH MUSCLES.

December 15, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS HELPING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE UNLOAD OR LOAD TAKE UP SIDE RAILS, WHEN ONE END WAS DROPPED ON TRUMBULLS FINGER.

November 29, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

THE MAN WAS CHANGING A HITCH ON A MATOR WHENN THE HITCH FELL PINNING HIS RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER BETWEEN THE HITCH AND A PIECE OF RAIL.

October 31, 1991 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS UNLOADING RUN THROU GH BOARDS OFF OF A SCOOP WHEN ONE OF THE BOARDS FELL OFF OF THE SCOOP CAUSING ONE END TO HI T HIM ON THE BOTTOM LIP

September 21, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN CLAIMED THAT HE WAS HANDLING RETURN LINE WHEN HE DEVELOPED BACK PAIN

September 21, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

TAKING OUT PIN FROM BETWEEN LOWBOY AND MOTOR,PINCHED RIGHT HAND.

September 20, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE MAN CLAIMS THAT WHILE LIFTING RAILS HE DEVELOPED A HERNIA THE MAN RJETURNED TO WORK HIS DISABILITY BEGAN 9-30-91.

September 9, 1991 PA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL LIFTING RAIL,DROPPED RAIL ON FINGER.

August 17, 1991 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS USING A CRIB BLOCK TO KNOCK OUT A BLOCK WALL WHEN HE DEVELOPED BACK PAIN.

August 13, 1991 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE MAN WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOVE A PIECE OF ROCK WHEN HE DEVELOPED BACK PAIN.

August 12, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE MAN WAS TAKING A DRILL STEEL OUT OF A ROOF BOLT WHEN HE INJURED THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS GROIN.

July 13, 1991 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS TRYING TO MOVE A WELDER OUT OF SOME MUD, WHEN HE INJURED HIS LOWER BACK.

July 9, 1991 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS CLEANING ROCK OFF OF THE MINER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL ONTO HIS FOOT.

June 25, 1991 PA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MAN WAS REMOVING A PIN FROM AN AUTOMATIC COUPLER,WHEN HE PINCHED HIS LEFT LITTLE AND RING FINGERS.

June 4, 1991 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

MAN WAS WIPING A MOUNDING AREA FOR A FACE PLATE WHEN HE LADERAT ED HIS LEFT LITLE & RING FINGER

May 16, 1991 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HANDLING MINER CABLE AND WATER LINE WHEN HE STRAINED RIGHT SIDE.

April 27, 1991 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE MAN WAS LIFTING A SHEARER CABLE FROM THE CABLE TROUGH WHEN HE DEVELOPED BACK PAIN.

April 12, 1991 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE MAN WAS HANDLING MINER CABLE WHEN HE INJURED HIS SHOULDER.

April 6, 1991 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PLACING COVER ON CONT MINER INJ R SHOULDER AND ARM

March 20, 1991 PA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Helen Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

MAN WAS CLOSING A SET OF ARILOCK DOORS ALONG THE TRACK WHEN HE STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST T HE MINE ROOF

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