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1983–2026
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March 23, 1993 VA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Skyline Enterprises Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CLEARING DRAIN HOLES WHEN ROCK FELL FROM WALL HITTING EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT SIDE, CAUSING BRUISES AND CONTUSIONS.

December 5, 1989 VA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Skyline Enterprises Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS ON SIDE OF LOADER, WIPING MIRROR, WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE HIGHWALL, HITTING HIM ON RIGHT HAND, BREAKING BONE IN HAND.

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