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Years on record
1983–2026
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December 30, 1991 KY · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Burning Ridge Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL ROCKDUSTING RIBS ON SECTION.EXPERIENCED PAIN IN RIGHT ARM ABOVE ELBOW.COMPLETED DUSTING AND STARTED TO GET IN DECK OF BATTERY-POWERED SCOOP WHEN ARM GAVE WAY AND A KNOT CAME ON ARM BEHIND ELBOW.X-RAY AT HOSPITAL.SENDING TO SPECIALIST ON 1-3-92.DONT KNOW EXTENT OF INJURY UNTIL THEN.

February 5, 1990 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Burning Ridge Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING BELT STRUCTURE AT OF A S&S MODEL 486 SCOOP WHILE UNLOADING STRUCTURE EMPLOYEE TWISTED & STRAINED HIS BACK

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