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1983–2026
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December 19, 1995 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lumbar Inc · Struck against stationary object

CLIMBING OUT OF SCOOP AND HIT HAND.

November 1, 1995 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lumbar Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PUTTING RIPPER JACK ON C/M AND STRAINED SHOULDER PULLING ON JACK.

August 23, 1995 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lumbar Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

S/C TRAILING CABLE HUNG UNDER TIRE WHEN CABLE CAME LOOSE STRUCK VICTIM ON KNEE.

June 5, 1995 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lumbar Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MOVING MINER CABLE OUT OF ROADWAY SECTION IS DRY

March 10, 1995 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lumbar Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

MOVING MINER CABLE OUT OF WAY.

September 1, 1994 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lumbar Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING ROCK OFF BELT AND TRAINED BACK.

August 24, 1994 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Lumbar Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

MOVING C/M CABLE OUT OF WAY

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