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June 1, 1989 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Great Western Coal (Ky) Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

I NAME STATED HE WAS PULLING STEEL RAIL 30LB TRACK STEEL INTO PLACE ON TIES & CAUSED HERNIA

September 2, 1987 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Great Western Coal (Ky) Inc · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS PUS2ING A PIECE OF ROCK APPROX. 2 X 3 X 4THICK OFF M INER FRAME DURING SERVICING HIS HAND SLIPPED ON THE ROCK AND HIS LEFT FOREARM WAS CUT ON THE SHARP EDGE OF THE ROCK. SHARP EDGE CAUSED A LACER5TION THAT REQUIRED 7 OR 8 STITCHES TO CLOSE.

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