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August 25, 1997 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Captain & Toby Inc · Struck against stationary object

CLEANING 1 BELT, PICKED UP A SPIECE UP ROCK, IT WAS SHARP CUT MIDDLE FINGER LEFT HAND.

May 30, 1997 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Captain & Toby Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

WHILE PULLING THE TRAILING CABLE FOR THE CONTINUOUS MINER THE EMP TWISTED HIS KNEE ATTEMPTING TOCLEAR THE HAULAGE ROADWAY.

April 29, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Captain & Toby Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INJURED WAS REPAIRING PLACE IN MINER CABLE, REACHED OUT AND PULLED BACK 1 TO 2 FT OF SLACK CABLE TO SPREAD LEADS TO REPAIR DAMAGED PLACE. FELT PRESSURE AND PULL TO SMALL OF HIS BACK.

January 14, 1997 WV · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Captain & Toby Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

PICKED UP BOX OF BLUE FROM SCOOP BUCKE TO BACK OF BOLTER, THEN SAID HE HURT HIS BACK. HAD TO BRING OUT SIDE.

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