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1983–2026
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February 23, 1999 WY · Coal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator MACHINERY
Fuller Construction Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE ALLEGED THAT WHILE WORKING ON A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT HE STRAINED HIS NECK CAUSING IT TO BE SORE.

July 10, 1998 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Fuller Construction Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

THE INJURED WAS ADJUSTING TRACK ON A CATEPILLAR D-10N DOZER. AFTER PUMPING UP THE TRACK ADJUSTER WITH GREASE, THE INJURED CHECKED THE TRACK CLEARANCE WITH HIS RIGHT HAND. WHILE CHECKING THE TR ACK SUDDENLY COLLOPSED ON HIS HAND.

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