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1983–2026
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May 18, 1984 AL · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Mc Wane Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WISPING WINDOW ON HIS LOADER HE SAID HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK HE WORKED FOR ANOTHER HOUR THEN WENT HOME HE DID NOT GO TO THE DOCTOR

May 14, 1984 AL · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman ELECTRICAL
Mc Wane Coal Company Inc · Flash burns (electric)

TIGHTENING MOTOR LEADS COMING OUT OF BREAKER HOT LEAD AT TOP OF BREAKER SHORTED.CAUSED FLASH RESULTING IN 2ND DEGREE FACIAL BURNS AND LEFT ARM.

April 27, 1983 AL · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Mc Wane Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

WHILE TRAMMING LOADER,LOST CONTROL -LOADER LEFT ROAD AND WENT INTO DITCH. EMPL SAID ENGINE DIED AND CAUSED LOADER TO GO OUT OF CONTROL.EMPL EITHER JUMPED FRONT SIDE OF LOADER OR ELSE STEERING WHEEL CAUGHT LEFT SIDE.

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