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1983–2026
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August 11, 1994 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Celtic Processing Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING DOZER ON SLATE DUMP HE BACKED OVER A WIND ROLL CAUSING THE DOZER TO BOUNCE SHARPLY HE COMPLAINED OF LOWER BACK PAIN

March 28, 1994 WV · Coal electrician, lineman MACHINERY
Celtic Processing Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A D8L DOZER IN COAL TOCKPILE PUSHING MATERIAL AWAY FROM STACKING TUBES. HE DID NOT REPORT NAY INJURY UNTIL THE FOLLOWING MORNING, WHEN HE CALLE DIN REPORTED HIS LOWER B ACK WS HURTING FORM OPRATING THE DOZER. HE STATED HE WAS GOING TO SEE HIS DR.

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