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1983–2026
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October 27, 1994 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hays Run Coal Company · Struck by falling object

REMOVING ROCK OUT OF BRIDGE CONVEYOR, ROCK FELL AGAINST SIDE OF CONVEYOR HITTING LEFT SIDE.

October 4, 1994 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hays Run Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PUTTING MOTOR IN MACHINE AND PULLED HAM STRING BEHIND RIGHT KNEE.

June 6, 1994 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hays Run Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING BELT STRUCTURE AND PULLED MUSCLE IN LEFT SIDE.

May 5, 1994 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hays Run Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

REMOVING BELT STRUCTURE & HIT RIGHT INDEX FINGER AGAINST RIB.

February 1, 1993 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Hays Run Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING MINER CABLE AWAY FROM MOBILE BRIDGE.

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