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March 28, 1997 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Wilderness Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING MINER CABLE & WATER LINE-WHILE PULLING THE CABLE & WATER LINE, HE STRAINED HIS KNEE.

October 2, 1996 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Wilderness Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THIS EE ALLEGES HE WAS SHOVELING UNDER THE NO. 3 BELT TAKEUP WHEN HE FELT A STINGING SENSATION IN HIS LEFT GROIN AREA.

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