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June 28, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lockridge Development Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BUILDING A STOPPING INTAKE WHEN A SIDE OF BLOCK FELL HITTING EE ON THE HEAD & NECK

March 7, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lockridge Development Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

BUILDING A WALKWAY OUT OWOODEN PALLETS. PICKED UP BAG AND FELT PAIN IN BACK.

June 29, 1993 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lockridge Development Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS LIFTING MINER CABLE TO HANG WHEN HE FELT A TEARING SENSATION IN LOWER BACK.

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