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July 10, 1997 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rwj Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS REPAIRING A HYDRAULIC PUMP ON A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE FELT A PAIN NEAR THE CENTER LOWER BACK.

February 17, 1997 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rwj Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING ROCK FROM THE TAILPIECE, RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED AND TWISTED ANKLE.

May 30, 1996 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Rwj Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE MINER OPERATOR PULLED A MUSCLE IN THE GROIN AREA ABOUT 1:00 PM 5-30-96. HE FINISHED THE SHIFT AND 6-3-96 TO REPORT THAT HE COULD NOT REPORT FOR WORK.

April 18, 1996 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider ELECTRICAL
Rwj Mining Inc · Flash burns (electric)

THE INJURED WAS TROUBLE SHOOTING THE POWER CENTER WHEN AN ELECTRICAL ARC WAS PRODUCED BURNING HIS RIGHT HAND.

January 9, 1996 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Rwj Mining Inc · Accident type, without injuries

AN UNINTENTIONAL ROOF FALL OCCURRED 2 BKS UNDERGROUND IN THE NO. 4 ENTRY. NO EQUIPMENT INVOLVED, DID NOT AFFECT VENTILATION, NO INJURY OCCURRED. FOUR FOOT CONVENTIONAL BOLTS WERE SOLE SUPPOR T. FALL SIZE 20'X 20'X 5'H. DOESN'T NEED TO BE CLEANED UP.

July 16, 1994 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Rwj Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

MAN WAS STRIKING METAL WITH HAMMER. PIECE OF METAL FLE WOFF HITTING MAN IN HAND.

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