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January 12, 1999 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Apollo Coal Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS USING TURNBUCKLE TO SNUG UP BELT. IN DOING THIS, HE STRAINED MUSCLES IN SHOULDER.

December 16, 1998 KY · Coal scoop car operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Apollo Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS HELPING WITH BELT LINE MOVE. DURING THIS ACTIVITY, RED DEVIL HANDLE SLIPPED. AS A RESULT, KNEE WAS STRUCK WITH HANDLE, CAUSING BRUISE TO KNEE.

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