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September 12, 1994 VA · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor HANDLING OF MATERIALS
North Fork Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING TIMBER & HAD PAIN IN LOWER BACK

April 17, 1994 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
North Fork Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING 4" WATER LINE WITH UPPER PART OF BACK AND INJURED NECK.

June 17, 1992 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
North Fork Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING TIMBERS WHEN HE TWISTED HIS BACK.

July 27, 1990 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
North Fork Mining Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS LIFTING BAG OF ROCKDUST AND TWISTED RIGHT KNEE.

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