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May 26, 1992 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
C B M Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

MINER OPERATOR HAD TRAMMED MINER OVER TO #1 ENTRY. WHEN HE GOT OFF MINER TO HELP BUGGY OPERATOR MOVE CABLE OUT OF ROADWAY WHEN HE LIFTED ON THE CABLE CAUSING HIM TO STRAIN BACK.

July 12, 1991 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
C B M Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

WORKING ON FEEDER - DROPPED METAL ON LEFT HAND CAUSING CONTUSION & CHIPPED BONE ON LEFT HAND

July 2, 1991 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
C B M Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING RESIN ONTO BOLTER & HIS SHOULDER POPPED OUT OF PLACE OR OUT OF JOINT.

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