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739,488
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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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July 10, 1989 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Virginia Carbon Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

ALLEGED INJURY HE STATED HE PIKCED UP 2 BUNDLES OF ROOF BOLTS STRAINING HIS BACK.

August 12, 1988 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Virginia Carbon Inc · Struck against stationary object

I,NAME WAS GETTING INTO THE SCOOP WHEN HE BUMPED HIS LEFT KNEE AGAINST THE STEERING JACK.

February 29, 1988 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Virginia Carbon Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED WAS BENDING ROOF BOLTS INSIDE MINES.HIS ABCK STARTED HURTING AFTER HE WENT HOME.

February 8, 1988 WV · Coal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Virginia Carbon Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

NO ACCIDENT OR INJURY WAS REPORTED BY HIM. THE FIRST NOTICE THAT WAS RECEIVED BY MINE WAS 2-19-88 WHERN THE OWERNER GOT THE DOCTORS REPORT.

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