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September 11, 1991 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Jagged Coal Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

MECHANIC WAS LIFTING O2 TANKS ONTO THE BACK OF TEH MECHANICS TRUCK.EMPLOYER WAS NOTIFIED ON 09-18-91. EMPLOYEE WENT TO DOCTOR ON 09-19-91.

March 2, 1991 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jagged Coal Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE FELL OFF OF DOZER-STEPPED OUT ON TRACK, SLIPPED AND FELL OFF. CONDITIONS WAS MUDDY AND WET DUE TO INCLIMATE WEATHER. THIS CAUSED HIM TO SPRAIN LEFT ANKLE AND FOOT AND UPPER BACK.

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