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March 7, 1986 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscaloosa Energy Corp · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

THE INJURED FEL7 A PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK WHILE UNLOADING TIMBERS HE THREW A TIMER AND STRAINED HIS BACK 002-0 SECTION

January 25, 1986 KY · Coal fine coal plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscaloosa Energy Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS REM2VING A SET OF WORN OUT SIZING SCREENS THE EDGES WERE SHARP FROM WEAR, AND THE INJURED CUT HIS RT INDEX FINGER.

January 17, 1986 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscaloosa Energy Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURED WAS DRA1GING A BAG OF ROCK DUST ALONG THE NO. 4 BELT CONVEYOR AND FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK.

December 9, 1985 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscaloosa Energy Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS SHO5ELING COAL AT THE LICK CK LOAD OUT POINT WHEN HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS UPPER BACK

October 21, 1985 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscaloosa Energy Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJ PULLING TRACK ON OLD 003-0 SECTION MAINS WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

October 4, 1985 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscaloosa Energy Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJ HELPING MOVE 007-0 SECTION WHEN HE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK.INJ DOESNT KNOW WHAT CAUSED PAIN.PNJ WORKED 12 DAYS BEFORE TAKING OFF ON THIS INJURY.

September 19, 1985 KY · Coal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tuscaloosa Energy Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS MOV3NG THE M INER CABLE OUT OF THE ROADWAY & FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK. ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON THE 002-0 SECTION.

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