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October 13, 1988 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer POWERED HAULAGE
Shana Coal Inc · Struck against a moving object

OPER SAID BRAKE MALFUNCTIONED AND STRUCK ROCK AND INJ NECK.

August 16, 1988 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Shana Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

HURT HIS BACK UNLOADING ROLLERS.

August 10, 1988 WV · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shana Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING ACROSS PIT AREA AND TWISTED HIS LEG

December 5, 1986 WV · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shana Coal Inc · Fall from machine

CLIMBING ON A 7OAL TRUCK TO CLOSE THE HOOD & SLIPPED & FELL.

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