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February 11, 1985 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

E & A Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE COMPLAINED OF SEVERE PAIN IN LEFT KNEE STATED IT WAS DUE TO CRAWLING.

March 13, 1984 WV · Coal lw propman, propman helper, move crew if lw, move-up man, jacksetter, advanceman lw helper STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

E & A Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

EE WENT TO HOSPITAL 3-13-84 FOR SWELLED LEFT KNEE. EE FELT THE INJURY WAS DUE TO CRAWLING.

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