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Years on record: 1983–2026
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June 3, 1986 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Elk Creek Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WO9KING ON EQUIPMENT WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL ON BACK

March 21, 1986 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Elk Creek Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE CARRYI3G WATER LINE AND TWISTED BACK WHEN HE LET IT GO.

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