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August 4, 1987 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Metro Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS PIN3ING TOP WHEN A RTOCK 3' X 3' X 2" THICK FELL STRIKING HIS LEFT SHOULDER & BACK CAUSING SOME STRAIN ON HIS BACK.

May 8, 1987 WV · Coal scoop car operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Metro Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

I NAME WAS PULL3NG ON A MINER CABLE AND STRAINED HIS LOWERED BACK. HE DID NOT NEED MEDICAL ATTENTION DUE TO THE INJURY AT THAT TIME.

April 20, 1987 WV · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Metro Mining Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I NAME WAS OPER5TING A THREE WHEELER WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL CAME OUT OF HIS HAND AND STRUCK HIM ON THE BACK OF THE HAND THIS CAUSED INJURY TO HIS LEFT THUMB

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