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April 13, 1999 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Falcon Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE SAID HE WAS PICKING UP 10-15 ROOF BOLTS LOADING ON ROOF BOLTER--STRAINED LOWER BACK.

January 13, 1999 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Falcon Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS TRYING TO MINER A ROCK MEASURING 18" THICK 4' WIDE 3' LONG INJURY LOWER BACK.

December 23, 1998 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Falcon Mining Inc · Fall from machine

THE VICTIM & 3 OTHER MEN WERE ATTEMPTING TO SHOVE A PALLET OF BELT STRUCTURE OFF OF A FLAT BED TRUCK. WHEN THE PALLET TIPPED OVER THE EDGE, A PIECE OF THE STRUCTURE CAUGHT THE VICTIMS COAT & P ULLED HIM OFF WITH IT. HE LANDED ON HIS LEFT ARM

September 26, 1998 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Blue Falcon Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE VICTIM WAS TRYING TO PULL A 35 LB. BUCKET OF MINE SEALANT OUT OF THE MUD. HE SAID HE STRAINED HIS BACK. NO WITNESS!

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