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July 10, 1999 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J & N Porcessing Company Llc · Struck by falling object

INSTALLING FURNACE GRATE PANELS (APPROX 100 LBS)AND DROPPED ONE ON LEFT HAND FRTACTURING AND CUTTING SECOND FINGER OF LEFT HAND.

August 7, 1998 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
J & N Porcessing Company Llc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE STATED THAT WHILE SHOVELING COAL SPILLAGE ONTO THE BELT CONVEYOR, HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS LOWER BACK. EE COMPLETED THE SHIFT AND DID NOT REPORT ACCIDENT UNTIL 8/10/98.

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