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October 20, 2006 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Getting down off of ladder, bottom step had a missing bolt, hurt his back, when he stepped on ground 992-c cat loader-bottom step broke.

May 16, 2005 WV · Coal miner, prospector, nec HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Linville Coal Preparation Plant Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects

EE was using a sledge hammer to break up concrete and felt a sharp pain in his side. Continued to work for 2 more days, but would fill pain when he turned a certain way. Sought medical treatment 5-19-05 and was diagnosed with a strian.

May 23, 2001 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator OTHER
Linville Coal Preparation Plant Inc · (Not Elsewhere Classified)

APPARENT HEART ATTACK - RUNNING LOADER.

July 28, 2000 WV · Coal miner, nec DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Linville Coal Preparation Plant Inc · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

OCCUPATIONAL PNEUMOCONIOSIS

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