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273,193
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2000–2026
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March 21, 2007 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big River Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The Safety Department informed me, on 3/21/07, that EE was walking in the #4 entry on Sliding Hill Mains, when he stepped into a section of uneven groung and twisted his left knee.

June 9, 2006 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big River Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was unloading a truck (Pipes) and the load was not properly blocked. Employee stepped on pipe causing it to tip up. loosing balance.

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