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1983–2026
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August 7, 1992 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Edge Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

25339NG TIMBER BY HAND R RING FINGER CAUGHT BETWEEN ROOF PLATE AND TIMBER

October 16, 1991 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Edge Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING BELT STRUCTURE FROM BELT AND LOADING ON SCOOP FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

January 2, 1991 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern Edge Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJ EMPL LIFTING 21 SC PANEL COVERING WITH ANOTHER MECHANIC FELT SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK & DOWN LEGS.

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