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January 7, 1992 TN · Coal security guard, watchman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tri-Dean Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WATER AND MUD MIXED WITH COAL AROUND PUMP.MOVING AND CLEANING PUMP.DAMAGE TO BACK,RIGHT HIP AREA AND RIGHT LEG.

July 9, 1991 TN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) MACHINERY
Tri-Dean Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF ROCK APPROX. 18WX48L 2 THICK #4 CROSS ENTRY LEFT DRY AREA VENTILATED COAL HIGH 30 TOP GOOD WORKING PLACE EXAM BEFORE BOLTER ENTERED PLACE.

May 23, 1991 TN · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tri-Dean Mining Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPLOYEE REPORTED HURTING IN RIGHT LEG MONDAY 5-27-91 300PM. HE REPORTED HE THOUGHT HE DAMAGED HIS LEG 5-23-91 WHILE BUILDING BRIDGE: CONDITIONS-DIP IN BOTTOM, HEIGHT 8' PLUS, ROOF FAIR & BOLT ED & STRAPPED.

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