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April 23, 2003 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Twoinone Coal Company, Inc. · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS WORKING ON A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT ON THE SECTION, HE WAS LIFTING ON A BELT STARTER BOX WHEN HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

February 24, 2003 WV · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Twoinone Coal Company, Inc. · Accident type, without injuries

A ROOF FALL OCCURRED AT STA #9 TWO BLOCKS FROM THE BELT HDG. SIZE 20'L X 15'W X 6'H. AREA WAS DANGERED OFF, LEVELED DOWN & CRIBS WERE SET ON CRIBS IN THE AREA OF THE FALL. POST WAS SET IN THE X-CUTS ALONG THE FALL. ONLY THE EMPLOYEES NEEDED TO REHABILITATE THE FALL AREA WHEN USED.

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