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May 7, 1997 VA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING A RUB RAIL OFF THE MINER WHEN ANOTHER ONE FELL OFF STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON THE FOOT.

March 25, 1997 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE ALLEGES HE WAS SHOVELING WET MATERIAL ONTO THE BELT AND HURT HIS BACK. EE HAS NOT CONFIRMED INJURY WITH A DR.

November 15, 1996 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMP WAS SHOVELING BELT AND FELT PAIN IN HIS HIPS

March 23, 1996 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Valley Coal Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS MAKING A BELT MOVE. HE CAME TO BELT AND STARTED TO GET OFF OF PERSONAL MANTRIP GOLF CART. THE MAN TRIP STUCK ON POINT AND EE COULD NOT GET IT TO THE OFF POSITION BEFORE IT DRAGGED HIM U NDERNEATH THE BELT LINE. A HANGING PIECE OF BOTTOM STRUCTURE CAUGHT HIS ARM.

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