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1983–2026
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May 18, 1990 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Bean'S Lime & Stone Inc · Struck by flying object

ON BREAK GOING IN FEEDER TUNNEL GET DRINK OF WATER WALKING BACK THROUGH SM PC OF ROCK FLEW OFF BELT STRIKING L EYE

January 2, 1990 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Bean'S Lime & Stone Inc · Struck against a moving object

I NAME WAS HAULING STONE TO OUR STOCKPILES THE HOIST BROKE ON THE TRUCK CAUSING IT TO TURN ONTO ITS SIDE THROWING HIM TO THE PASSENGERS SIDE

September 13, 1989 WV · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
Bean'S Lime & Stone Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

WAS MOVING LARGE ROCKS, ONE FELL OFF LOADER, ROLLED ON RIGHT ARM AND WRIST.

October 14, 1988 WV · Metal/Non-Metal drill operator POWERED HAULAGE
Bean'S Lime & Stone Inc · Struck against a moving object

THE EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCED LOWER BACK PAIN CAUSED BY OPERATING A RUBBER TIRED FRON TEND LOADER.THIS CONDITION WAS CAUSED BY NORMAL OPERATION OF THE LOADER.INJURY APPEARS TO BE TEMPORARY.

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