EE WAS TRYING TO LOOSEN A NEW ON THE HEAD OF A 265 MINER, WHEN THE NUT BROKE LOOSE CAUSING HIM TO FALL & PULL MUSCLES IN THE LOWER BACK.
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October 21, 1990
VA · Coal
bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Black Foot Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
Black Foot Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS CHANGING A CAT PAD ON THE 002 SEC. MINER WHEN OTHER EMPLOYEE HIT HIM ON THE THUMB WITH AN 8 LB SLEDGE HAMMER.
August 23, 1990
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Black Foot Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS MAKING BELT SPLICE ON #3 BELT LINE WHERE HE STARTED TO CUT PIECE OF BELT WHEN KNIFE SLIPPED THROUGH BELT CUTTING HIM ON RIGHT THIGH.
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