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June 2, 1986 KY · Coal cutting machine helper, undercutter operator helper DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Welcreek Coal Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPL HAS TRAUMA7IC ARTHRITIS OF KNEE DUE TO CONTINUOUSLY CRAWLING ON KNEES IN MINES.

April 12, 1986 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) OTHER
Welcreek Coal Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HA5ING BREATHING PROBLEMS HIS ARM HAD PAIN IN IT

April 10, 1986 KY · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Welcreek Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PU5LING ON SHOOTING CABLE AND IT SNAPPED BACK AND HIT HIM IN THE EYE

December 6, 1985 KY · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
Welcreek Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HIT LE0T KNEE WITH PIECE OF B/M STEEL

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