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1983–2026
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September 10, 1996 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Larc Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATES HE WAS PULLING BROKE BELT BACK TOGETHER WITHSHIVE WHEEL, STEELCABLE AND PIN BROKE HITTING EE WITH CABLE.

April 14, 1996 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Larc Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS WORKING ON SCOOP, WHEN OPERATOR PULLED EJECTOR BLADE BACK, CATCHING HIS RIGHT HAND.

December 24, 1991 WV · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Larc Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING TIE PLATES OUT OF 55 GAL DRUM THAT WAS TILTED SLIGHTLY AND THEN LATER TIPPED CAUSING CUT ON FINGER.

December 13, 1991 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Larc Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EE WAS MOVING ROCK FROM BELT LINE AT MAIN SECTION HE GOT HIS HAND CAUGHT BETWEEN ROCK AND BELT HEAD SHUTE.

November 5, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Larc Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LOWERING A TIRE ON A BELT CAR.

September 27, 1991 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Larc Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE INJURED WAS LIFTING A 210 CABLE TO HANG FT ON THE TOP WHEN HE EXPEREIENCED LOWER BACK PAIN. INJURY NOT REPORTED UNTIL 10-4-91.

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