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October 1, 1994 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Northern Resources Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EE WAS HELPING INSTALL A NEW BELT ON THE BELT PRESS. HE WAS PULLING OLD BELT OFF WHEN HE FELT SOMETHING PULL IN HIS LOWER ABDOMEN.

December 3, 1991 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northern Resources Inc · Fall from machine

INJURED WAS GETTING OFF DOZER WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO FALL OFF THE MACHINE AND STRIKE HIS SHOULDER ON DOZER BLADE

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