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August 4, 1989 WV · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harley Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPL STATED THAT HE WAS ROCK DUSTING SECTION RIBS HE TURNED TO PICK UP A BAG OF ROCK DUST AND UCT HIS R EAR ON A BOLT PLATE HANGING FROM TOP

May 8, 1989 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harley Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS OUTSIDE MINE LOADING TIMBERS ON UNI-HAUL AND HURT HIS BACK.

May 2, 1988 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harley Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE HURT HIS UPPER RIGHT SHOULDER PULLING MINER CABLE.

March 30, 1988 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harley Mining Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EMPLOYEE STATED HE DIDNT KNOW WHEN INJURY OCCURED BUT SUSPECTED HE HURT BACK WHILE THROWING CRIB BLOCKS ACROSS ALFRLER NO. 2 BELT.

September 3, 1987 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Harley Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MAN HANDLING MI3ER CABLE TO MOVE IT TWISTING HIS KNEE WHILE DOING THIS

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