Elk River Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
I.NAME LEANED OVER TO PICK UP A 5 GALLON BUCKET OF J-BOLTS AND STRAINED HIS LOWER BACK
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January 25, 1988
KY · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elk River Mining Inc · Struck by falling object
HE AND I.NAME WERE LOADING A CONVEYOR SPEED REDUCER INTO THE BACK OF A PICK-UP TRUCK AND WHILE DOING IT, DROPPED IT. IT LANDED ON HIS RIGHT FOOT BREAKING THE 3RD AND 4TH TOES FROM THE BIG TOE. INVESTIGATION SHOWED HE DID NOT HAVE ON STEEL TOE SHOES. NO OTHER INJURIES.
September 22, 1987
KY · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Elk River Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects
HE WAS LIFTING 5 BUNDLE OF PINS OFF PINNER AND STRAINED HIS GROIN.
Elk River Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
MINER HOISTER W5S PULLING ON A ROCK.
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