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July 13, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kennie-Wayne Inc · Struck by falling object

MAN PUTTING IN MINE DOOR DROPPED CINDER BLOCK ON RIGHT HAND.

June 1, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kennie-Wayne Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING AND HANGING 4160 CABLE FROM RIGHT SIDE OF ENTRY TO LEFT SIDE OF ENTRY LEADING TO MAIN POWER SOURCE ON SECTION.

February 14, 1994 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kennie-Wayne Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED A SECITON ELECTRICIAN WAS REPAIRINGA ROEL AND CHANGING A TIRE ON A 21SC 3 BREAKS FROMT EH FACE IN THE # TO 4 CROSSCUT. HE FELT SHARP PAINS IN HIS BACK AND SHOULDERS WHILE LIFTING AGUA RD BACK ON THE REEL. HE IS 48 YEARS OLD AND HAS TRIED TO WROKF RO SEVERAL YEARS WITH BACK PROBLEMS.

August 30, 1993 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kennie-Wayne Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING BELT STRUCTURE. INJURED LOWER BACK.

October 7, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kennie-Wayne Inc · Struck by flying object

EE & EE WERE WORKING AT #3 HEADING ALMOST TWO BREAKS BY SECTION TAILPIECE TYING A STEEL ROPE TO SCOOP LOAD WHEN THE CABOLE CAME LOOSE & RFLEW BACK HITTING EE IN THE EYE

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