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April 9, 1999 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE HANGING CABLE IN 7" MUD EE RAISED LEG UP AND FELT KNEE POP.

January 5, 1999 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS MOVING MINER CABLE, HAD SEVERE PAIN IN LOWER BACK. LAST DATE WORKED 1-6-98.

December 29, 1998 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS LIFTING ROOF BOLTER CABLE FELT SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK. LAST DATE WORKED WAS 1/11/99.

December 4, 1998 WV · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Western Mingo Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GOT OUT OF SCOOP TO MOVE A CURTAIN WHEN EE WALKED INTO A BROKEN CURTAIN BOARD WHICH HAD A JAGGED EDGE WHICH STRUCK EE ON LEFT TEMPLE CAUSING A CUT.

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