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1983–2026
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December 4, 1992 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mutual Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING SKID PLATE BY HIMSELF TRYING TO HOLD IT TO PUT BOLTS IN IT.

August 21, 1992 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mutual Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

AFTER UNHOOKING RADIATOR HE TRIED TO LIFT IT OUT AND INJURED HIS BACK.

July 13, 1992 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mutual Mining Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

WHILE CHECKING RADIATOR-TAKING OFF RAPIATOR CAP-IT SPEND WATER AND ANTI-FREEZE-ON HIS NECK CHEST AND ABDOMEN.

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