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June 1, 2001 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Providence Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS IN THE PROCESS OF REMOVING A PIECE OF ROCK OUT OF THE THROAT OF THE CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN INJURED FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

May 9, 2001 VA · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Providence Mining Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

INJURED WAS DOING REPAIR WORK ON THE JEFFREY CONTINUOUS MINER, INJURED WAS IN THE PROCESS OF ROLLING THE CONTINUOUS MINER'S RIPPER HEAD MANUALLY WHEN INJURED FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK.

August 1, 2000 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Providence Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS IN THE PROCESS OF CLEANING OUT A CONVEYER CHAIN THAT HAD FOWLED UP AND GOBBED OFF, INJURED WAS REMOVING THE GOB BY HAND WHEN GOB BROKE FREE, FREEING UP FOWLED CHAIN WHEN THIS HAPPE NED CONVEYER CHAIN CAUGHT INJURED'S LEFT HAND RESULTING IN THE INJURY.

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