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2000–2026
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May 22, 2002 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kincaid Mining Co. Inc. · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

INSTALLING HEAD MOTOR ON 102 CONTINIOUS MINER, USING LEGS TO PUSH MINER MOTOR. INJURING RIGHT KNEE.

November 20, 2001 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kincaid Mining Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

SUBJECT WAS KNEELING ON LEFT KNEE PULLING MINING CABLE, PULL HARD TO THE LEFT TWISTING KNEE, POSSIBLE LIGAMENT DAMAGE SEVERELY TO LEFT KNEE.

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