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1983–2026
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January 19, 1993 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
River Ridge Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

WAS LIFTING ELECTRICAL COUPLING TWISTED KNEE & DROPPED ELECTRICAL COUPLING ON RT FOOT

January 24, 1992 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
River Ridge Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OILER WAS MAKING A MOVE ON THE DRAGLINE AND WHILE PULLING CABLE HIS LEG GOT TWISTED AND TURNED HIS KNEE.

February 5, 1991 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
River Ridge Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

PUTTING CUTTING EDGE ON 16 G MOTOR GRADER DROPPED CUTTING EDGE ON RIGHT FOOT.

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