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May 22, 1995 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bituminous-Laurel Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE WAS LIFTING ROLLERS WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING IN HIS BACK. DID NOT BEGIN TO MISS WORK UNTIL 6-16-48.

January 13, 1995 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bituminous-Laurel Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING ROCK DUST OFF OF BELT LINE AND FELT SOMETHING POP IN HIS NECK & RIGHT SHOULDER. BEGAN MISSING OWRK ON 2-1-95.

November 26, 1994 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Bituminous-Laurel Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS UNLOADING BELT STRUCTURE FROM FLAT CAR WHEN A PIECE OF THE STRUCTURE FELL OFF AND STRUCK EE ON THE LEFT LEG. THE LACERATION REQUIRED STITCHES.

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