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Years on record: 1983–2026
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August 23, 1983 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Black Gold Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

BILLY WAS LIFTING BELT ROLLER (MOVING BELT UP) HE HURT HIS BACK.

February 11, 1983 VA · Coal mechanic helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Black Gold Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

WHILE WORKING ON LOADING MACHINE ONE MOTOR HAD TO BE REMOVED LONNIE PULLED THE MOTOR TO THE SIDE HE HURT HIS BACK WHILE PULLING THE MOTOR ASIDE

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