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June 16, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tri Energy Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

MASHED MIDDLE FINGER ON L HAND DRIPPED CATHEAD ON HAND

May 8, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman ELECTRICAL
Tri Energy Resources Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING CAPS FROM A BATTERY BEING CHARGED, IN ORDER TO PERFORM ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. (WATERING), WHEN THE BATTERY EXPLOSDED SPRAYING ACID IN HIS FACE AND EYES.

March 19, 1992 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Tri Energy Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

THE FOREMAN WAS EXAMINING THE RIGHT CROSSCUT OF THE NO 3 FACE IN THE 002 SECTION WHEN A 12X24 INCH COAL BROW CAME LOOSE AND STRUCK HIM IN THE HEAD AND FOOT.

January 16, 1992 WV · Coal ledgeman/hand, quarry man POWERED HAULAGE
Tri Energy Resources Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING NEAR CABLE WHICH WAS BEING PULLED WITH A SCOOP. CABLE WRAPPED AROUND HIS ANKLE AND JERKED HIM TO THE GROUND.

December 7, 1991 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Tri Energy Resources Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EMPL LIFTING CONVEYOR BELT DURING BELT MOVE ADVANCE AND FELT PAIN IN LOWER BACK.

December 5, 1991 WV · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tri Energy Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WALKING DOWN HILL TO UNHOOK WATERLINE FROM A PUMP AND FELL TWISTING ANKLE.

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