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1983–2026
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January 22, 1991 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mepco Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

AGGRAVATED PREVIOUS BACK TROUBLE DURING REGULAR WORK DUTIES.

March 7, 1990 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mepco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

SHUTTLE CAR OPERATOR TRIED TO LIFT ROCK OFF OF CONVEYOR BELT. LOWER BACK INJURY.

July 14, 1988 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mepco Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

BENT OVER TO LIFT BELT ROPE ONTO BELT STANDS.

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