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October 30, 1992 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cow Creek Coal Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A HYDRAULIC HOSE FROM A JACK ON THE CONTINUOUS MINER WHICH STILL HAD A LITTLE PRESSURE IN IT RESULTING IN OIL SPRAY TO THE EMLOYEE'S EYES.

August 9, 1991 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cow Creek Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

THE MAN WAS PULLING A CABLE FROM AROUND A ROCK AND HIT HIS HAND ON A SHARP PIECE OF ROCK. HE CUT HIS FINGER WHICH TOOK 1 OR 2ND.

June 13, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cow Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING ON BELT LINE STRAINED SELF IN UPPER BACK BETWEEN HIS SHOULDER BLADES

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