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May 15, 2003 VA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A&N Coal Co., Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE WAS TRAINING BELT LINE, BOTTOM ROLLER DROPPED AND FELL ON LEFT HAND.

January 17, 2003 VA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A&N Coal Co., Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS OPERATING REMOTE MINER, THEN HE MOVED THE MINER CABLE OUT OF THE WAY ABOUT 30 FEET, AND HURT LOWER BACK.

August 5, 2002 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
A&N Coal Co., Inc. · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON POWER BOX WHEN SCOOP DIPPER DROPPED OFF CAMBER, HITTING HIS LEFT THUMB.

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