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2000–2026
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April 21, 2004 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Grand Eagle Mining, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee is stating that he felt back pain on 4-16 and 4-21 while performing duties as a deckhand on a coal barge. Employee sought medical attention on 4-21. Ee had degenerative spine disease.

November 9, 2001 KY · Coal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Grand Eagle Mining, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REELING IN A FUEL HOSE WHEN THE FUEL NOZZLE STRUCK HIM IN THE LEFT LEG CAUSING A LACERATION. THE FIRST DAY HE MISSED WAS 12-17-01.

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