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March 29, 2016 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer DUST DISEASE OF LUNGS
Peter Cave Mining Co. · Inhalation of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

On 5/3/13 this employee retired form coal mining. On 3/29/16 this company was notified that ee was diagnosed with pneumoconiosis.

May 21, 2014 KY · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger POWERED HAULAGE
Peter Cave Mining Co. · Struck against a moving object

Volvo truck had been loaded with mud and as the driver was leaving the pond, the truck stalled and the engine quit. The truck rolled backwards into the ditch. Employee began treating with Chiropractor 6/13/2014.

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