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December 2, 1988 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Va-Ky Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

UNDER LOADER BUCKET HOOKING UP CHAIN TO CONBEY BELTING WHEN FROZEN MATERIAL FEL OUT OF LOADER BUCKET STRIKING EMP.

May 26, 1988 VA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Va-Ky Energy Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEES WERE INSTALING BELT STRUCTURE. 2 EMPLOYEES WERE HOLDING UP BELT ROPE WHEN ONE EMPLOYEE DROPPED HIS SIDE THEREFORE PUTTING A STRAIN ON OTHER EMPLOYEE.

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