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April 30, 2002 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS REMOVING A ROCK FROM THE FEEDER. WHEN HE PICKED THE ROCK UP IT FLIPPED OVER & CAUGHT HIS HAND CAUSING THE INJURY.

February 11, 2002 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE MAKING A POWER MOVE, EMPLOYEE FELT PAIN IN HIS BACK, WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF LIFTING CABLE, EMPLOYEE DID NOT MISS WORK UNTIL 2-15-02.

December 6, 2001 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS PUSHING A DIABLED 4 WHEELER TO THE CHARGING STATION WHEN HE HIT HIS HEAD ON 4 STEEL STRAP. LACERATION REQUIRED SUTURES.

November 29, 2001 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS RATCHETING BELT TOGETHER AND PULLEDSOMETHING IN HIS BACK.

September 6, 2001 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Inc · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS LOADING SUPPLIES FROM SCOOP BUCKET ONTO ROOF BOLTER. HE PLACED HIS HAND ON A SHARP METALSTRAP, LACERATING HIS PALM.

May 31, 2001 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS PULING ON A RIPPER MOTOR WHILE IN A BENT OVER POSITION.

November 28, 2000 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING RIPPER MOTOR INTO SCOOP BUCKET. HE WAS PULLING ON THE MOTOR WHEN HE JERKED IT, SPRAINING HIS RIGHT HAND.

October 26, 2000 WV · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS MOVING A ROCK FROM A TRAVELWAY 7 ALLEGES TO HAVE INJURED HIS BACK.

October 18, 2000 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS WORKING ON TRACTOR MOTOR. EE WENT TO LIFT IT AND HURT HIS BACK.

February 10, 2000 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING ROCK OFF OF MINER WHEN HE INJURED HIS LOWER BACK. COMPANY WAS NOT NOTIFIEDOF INCIDENT UNTIL 2-16-2000.

January 5, 2000 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Patton Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE ALLEGES THAT HE HURT HIS BACK WHILE LIFTING A RAIL.

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