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June 18, 1985 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jart Minerals Ltd · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE CLEARING OUT AREA AROUND DINNER-HOLE TO ALLOW FOR BELT MOVE, LUNCH BUCKETS AND THERMOS BOTTLES WERE BEING MOVED WHEN THE INJURED PERSON WAS STRUCK ON THE RIGHT TEMPLE, (FACE) WITH A THER MOS BOTTLE.

April 29, 1985 WV · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper MACHINERY
Jart Minerals Ltd · Struck by falling object

WHILE BOLTING A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM AROUND A BOLT STRIKING INJURED OVER THE LEFT EYE

December 26, 1984 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jart Minerals Ltd · Over-exertion in lifting objects

INJURED WAS PUTTING ROCKDUST ON PERSONEL CARRIER AND INJURED LOWER BACK WHILE LIFTING NOTE ACCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED UNTIL 12 20 84 INJURED DID NOT C WORK ON DAY OF ACCIDENT.

October 13, 1983 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jart Minerals Ltd · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

REMOVING PANEL COVER FROM SCOOP WHEN COVER SLIPPED STRIKING MIDDLE FINGER LEFT HAND.

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