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September 8, 1989 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sequoyah Resources Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

REMOVING ROCK OFF OF MINER WHEN IT SLID BACK ON FINGER AND HAND.

October 6, 1988 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sequoyah Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING ROPES TO GET TOP STRUCTURE OFF BOTTOM BELT CATCHING SPLICE.DEVELOPED SHARP PAINS IN RIGHT SIDE AND BACK.WAS OFF BRKS FRO M #2 TAILPIECE.

February 6, 1988 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sequoyah Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING LOOSE COAL AROUND BELT DRIVE AND HE SAID HIS BACK STARTED HURTING

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