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1983–2026
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March 2, 1999 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Middleton Mining Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE PICKED UP MINER CABLE TO MOVE IT OUT OF THE WAY, FELT PAIN IN GROIN AREA.

February 5, 1999 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Middleton Mining Llc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING DRILL STEEL FROM DRILL, ANDFELT A SEVERE PAIN IN HIS LOWER RIGHT BACK.

March 30, 1998 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Middleton Mining Llc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING A LINE CURTAIN OUT OF A WATER HOLE IN #5HEADING & HURT HIS BACK

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