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June 2, 1998 WV · Coal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sparta Corp · Struck against stationary object

HE BENT OVER TO MOVE MINER CANBLE AND STOOD UP TOO FAST AND HIT HIS HEAD ON THE MINE ROOF.

April 23, 1998 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sparta Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

CLEANING ON BELT LINE OUTSIDE AND SPRAINED LOWER BACL WHILE LIFTING SHOVEL.

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