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Years on record
1983–2026
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June 5, 1992 VA · Coal scoop car operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Carol Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

JACKING BELT TOGETHER AND FELT KNEE POP WHEN EMPL PUT WEIGHT ON IT.

May 22, 1990 VA · Coal HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Carol Coal Corp · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

ROOFBOLT OPERATOR WAS TAKING BELT HANGING BRACKET DOWN. DURING A DEBELT. HE WAS USING A 16" CRESCENT WRENCH. WHEN HE STRAINED HIS ACK. ACCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED UNTIL 6-5-90. PERSON DID NOT SE E A DOCTOR UNTIL 6-5-90.

June 26, 1989 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Carol Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING MECHANIC TIGHTENING BELTS ON CONTINUOUS MINER.

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