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October 22, 1992 KY · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Utility Coals Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE PULLING RAILROAD CARS BACK, HE OPENED THE DRAW HEAD AND THEN CLIMBED ON THE CAR RIDING IT BACK UP THE TRACK WHILE PULLIGN HIMSELF UP ON CAR HE FELT PAIN IN LOWER PART OF HIS BACK.

September 29, 1989 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Utility Coals Company · Struck by falling object

PUTTING CAT TRACK PADS ON D-6 DOZER. ACCIDENTAL DROP TRACK ON FIGNER. MASHED END OF MIDDLE FINGER.

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