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September 18, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Term Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

FLIPPING OVER A ROCK IT WAS TOO HEAVY AND KICKED BACK CAUSING HIS BACK TO HURT.

January 5, 1991 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Term Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING MINER CABLE TO HANG IT AND SHARP PAIN WENT IN THE BOTTOM OF STOMACH.

October 11, 1990 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Term Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LFITING MINER CABLE TO HANG IT & SHARP PAIN WENT IN BOTTOM OF STOMACH.

July 24, 1989 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Long Term Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPL PULLED ON ELECTRICAL CABLE INJURING RIGHT SHOULDER.

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