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Years on record: 2000–2026
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April 24, 2002 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Teddy Coal Company · Fall from ladders

EE SLIPPED OFF LADDER AND FELL TO GROUND AND STRUCK HIS LEFT ELBOW AND BACK OF HIS HEAD.

March 18, 2002 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Teddy Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPED IN A HOLE WHILE SHOVELING #5 BELT. EE DID NOT REPORT INJURY UNTIL 3-21-02, ALSO WITNESS STATES HE DID NOT SEE INJURY.

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