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3,112
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1983–2026
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January 19, 1995 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marion Minerals Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

THE INDIVIDUAL WAS PULLING ON A CABLE AND TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

October 10, 1994 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Marion Minerals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INDIVIDUAL WAS SHOVELING GOB OUT OF THE STORAGE BIN WHEN HE BEGAN FEELING PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AND RIGHT LEG. HE WENT TO A CHIROPRACTOR AND WAS DIAGNOSED AS HAVING A PINCHED NERVE IN HIS LOWER BACK.

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