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May 16, 1988 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rayon Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DOWN ON KNEE HAD TO MOVE ROCK TO ADJUST TAILPIECE CATCH IN BACK

April 6, 1988 KY · Coal drill helper POWERED HAULAGE
Rayon Mining Corp · Struck against a moving object

RIDING SCOOP BUCKET LOW SECTION OF MINE ROOF BOLT CAUGHT EJECTOR BLADE CASUSING IT TO JERK THI INJ. EMP. RIGHT SHOULDER.

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