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1983–2026
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May 27, 1996 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Black Bear Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EMMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING AND BREAKING ROCK. HE BUMPED HIS LEFT ELBOW.

December 19, 1990 VA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Black Bear Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BREAKING BOLTS LOOSE FROM MINER.

December 18, 1990 VA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Black Bear Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

BREAKING BOLTS LOOSE FROM MINER,HAIRLINE FX TO WRIST.

January 5, 1987 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Black Bear Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PULLING MUD AND3 COAL FROM UNDER ROLLER WITH STICK TWISTED ARM

November 11, 1985 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Black Bear Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

EMP HIT A PIPE WITH A HAMMER A PIECE OF METAL CUT HIM BELOW HIS EYE HE REMOVED HIS GLASSES SAW A LOST OF BLOD THEN LOST CONSCIENCE HE THE FELL ON THE TOP OF THE EQUIPMENT HE WAS WORKING ON H HE LATER REGAINED CONSCIENCIONESS

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