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1983–2026
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March 10, 1986 VA · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oliver Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS SP9EADING ROCKDUST HE TURNED TO LIFT ANOTHER BAG FROM SCOOP AND TORE MUSCLE FROM RIGHT SHOULDER

January 6, 1986 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oliver Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP STATED TO A3OTHER EMPLOYEE THAT HE HURT HIS BACK WHILE TRYING TO BEND A ROOF BOLT

October 18, 1985 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Oliver Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

TAKING WIRE ROPE LOOSE FROM BELT DRIVE AND SCRAPED HAND ORER DRIVE.

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