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March 8, 1996 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Cow Creek Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE HELPING CHANGE THE CUTTER HEAD ON THE MINER, EE WAS TIGHTENING A HEAD BOLT. HE HAD A SHARP PAIN IN HIS RT SIDE WHILE PULLING ON A WRENCH.

March 25, 1993 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Cow Creek Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS CHANGING OIL IN GEAR CASE ON MINER AND WHILE TAKING PLUG OUT WRENCH SLIPPED AND EE FELL SPRAINING RT WRIST.

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