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1983–2026
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February 19, 1999 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Flat Ridge Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE SHOVELED SPILLAGE AND ASSISTED IN COVERING COAL PILES WHICH OFTER INVOLVES PULLING AND DRAGGING HEAVE TARPS. THE EE REPORTEDLY INJURED HIS BACK ON 2-19, BUT DIDN'T REPORT THE INJURY UNT IL 2-23, CONTINUED WORK INTERMITTENTLY THROUGH 3-3-99. THE EE WAS ENCOURAGED TO SEE A PHYSICIAN ON 2-24, BUT HE DECLINED. ON 3-3 THE EE DECLARED HIMSELF UNABLE TO WORK ANY LONGER AT MIDSHIFT

June 24, 1998 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Flat Ridge Corp · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WAS SHOVELING CONCRETE OFF FIRE LINE IN A DITCH AND CONCRETE GOT DOWN INSIDE THE LEFT BOOT, RUBBING A PLACE IN THE LEFT ANKLE, CAUSING A RING BURN.

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