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May 30, 2002 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
W & J Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE BENT DOWN TO PUT OIL IN SHUTTLE CAR & FELT SOMETHING 'POP' IN HIS LEFT KNEE.

September 13, 2001 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler MACHINERY
W & J Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS BOLTING TOP WITH 300 GALIS ROOF BOLTER WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK 3' SQUARE X 3" FELL BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS AND STRUCK HIS LOWER BACK.

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