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November 20, 1990 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Block Coal Corp · Over-exertion in lifting objects

UNLOADING CASE OF CLAY BACK INJ

January 15, 1990 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY

Block Coal Corp · Struck by powered moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLT MACHINE AND RAN IT BACK OVER HIS LEG. RESULTING IN A STRAIN AND BRUISES TO HIS LEG.

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