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Years on record: 1983–2026
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November 30, 1983 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Big Mountain Coals Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED AND TWO OTHER WORKERS HAD LOADED SOME METAL PIPES AND BEAMS ONTO SCOOP BUCKET. INJURED WAS CHECKING LOAD TO MAKE CERTAIN IT WAS SECURE WHEN A PIECE SLID DOWN AND STRUCK HIM ON TOP OF LEFT FOOT, BRUISING SAME.

May 9, 1983 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Big Mountain Coals Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

KEENEY WAS ATTEMPTING TO LIFT ON END OF A FLETCHER T BAR WHEN HE HAD A SHARP PAIN IN LOWER BACK REGION

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