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April 28, 1990 IL · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arclar Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE ALLEGEDLY WAS LIFTING CABLE ON THE BELT LINE TO PUT A CHAIN ON IT AND PULLER SOMETHING IN HIS LOWER RIGHT SIDE.

March 19, 1990 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arclar Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE MOVING ELECTRICAL CABLE.

February 20, 1990 IL · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arclar Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

CARRYING PROPS TO SET IN SUMP AREA

October 13, 1989 IL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arclar Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

RACKING A 55 GALLON OIL DRUM AT UNDERGROUND OIL STATION. SEVERE STRAIN TO THE GROAN AREA.

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