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1983–2026
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July 11, 1991 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tackett Branch Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

HE WS WORKING ON BELT LINE. LIFTING BELT ROLLERS PULLED MUSCLE IN LEFT HIP WHILE LIFTING A ROLLER.

November 12, 1990 KY · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tackett Branch Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL LEANING OVER TO REMOVE BOX THAT HAD CAUGHT IN TAILPIECE.EMPL COMPLAINED OF LOWER BACK PAIN,LEFT MINE WENT TO DR.

August 6, 1990 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tackett Branch Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WORKING ON BELT LINE BELT ROLLER HAD TURNED OVER LIFTING IT UP RIGHT.

April 30, 1990 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tackett Branch Coal Company · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVED ROCK FROM TAILPIECE WHEN IT SLIPPED PINNING HIS FINGER.

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