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May 17, 2004 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Starlight Coal Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While using a metal pry bar to move a conveyer belt roller, the ee got his left foot caught under the pry bar. This resulted in a bruised foot, no broken bones. This happened in the surface shop area.

January 27, 2000 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Starlight Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TORE OR PULLED A MUSCLE IN LOWER LET LEG INSTALLING A TAIL ROLLER BEARING.

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