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1983–2026
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April 27, 1999 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J Cress Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE & 2 OTHER EE'S WERE LIFTING A MOTOR ON A BRIDGE & LIFTED IN A POSTION THAT TWISTED HIS BACK. DR'S REPORT WAS THAT HE HAD A PULLED MUSCLE IN HIS BACK

July 12, 1995 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J Cress Enterprises Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

VICTIM WAS PICKING ROCK AT TAILPIECE WHEN A SHARP ROCK CUT HIS HAND REQUIRING STITCHES

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