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1983–2026
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April 16, 1994 WV · Coal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cortis Mining Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

BURNED RT HAND WHILE HOLDING IN THE OVER LOAD STEM ON PUMP MOTOR STARTER ON 245 LEE NORRIS MINER

November 12, 1993 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cortis Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING ON HYDRULIC HOSE ON A 21 SC SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE PULLED MUSCLES AROUND HIS RIB CAGE.

January 28, 1993 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cortis Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLED ROPE APART LUMBAR STRAIN.

June 29, 1992 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Cortis Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

GETTNG OUT OF MINER SCRAPED BACK ON CABLE STAND ON BRACKET

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