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June 28, 1991 KY · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Franklin Collieries Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WAS PULLING, MACHINE CABLE STRAINED MUSCLE IN LOWER BACK AREA.

March 18, 1991 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Franklin Collieries Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

SUBJECT WAS PICKING ROCK OUT OF A I BEAM COAL STOCK PILE THIS AREA WAS A BELT DISCHARGE AREA FOR CLEAN COAL A PIECE OF COAL ROLLED OFF STOCK PILE & CAME IN CONTACT WITH LOWER PART OF RT LEG

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