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June 24, 1992 IN · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Coal Inc · Struck against stationary object

THE EE WAS MOVING THE MINER CABLE WHEN HE STRUCK HIS BACK AGAINST A ROOF BOLT PLATE CUTTING HIS UPPER BACK.

March 20, 1992 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE HAD FINISHED BOLTING A PLACE AN STARTED TO MOVE AWAY FROM THE MACHINE WHEN HIS GLOVE GOT CAUGHT ON A BOLT IN THE BOLT STORAGE TRAY OF THE MACHINE CAUSING HIM TO JERK HIS ARM THIS CAUSING HIM TO PULL A MUSCLE OR PINCH A NERVE IN HIS LOWER NECK.

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