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July 29, 1991 IL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Mid State Coal Company · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

HE STEPPED OUTSIDE THE DOOR ON THE LANDING AT THE TIPPLE. A WASP CAME FROM THE INTERCOM BOX AND STUNG HIM.

April 2, 1991 IL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver OTHER
Mid State Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATES HIS PROBLEM IS A CONTINUATION OF HIS BACK PROBLEM. FROM 7-26-90 INCIDENT. EMPLOYEE DID NOT STATE ANY INCIDENT CAUSING THE REINJURY. EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN OFF SINCE 4-2-91.

April 2, 1990 IL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer OTHER
Mid State Coal Company · Unclassified, insufficient data

EMPLOYEE RETURNED TO WORK FOR 2 WEEKS THEN STARTED LOSING TIME AGAIN DID NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSED PAIN TO RECUR

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