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May 29, 1989 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Ruby Helen Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS SPLICING THE BELT, FOOT SLIPPED AND HURT HIS BACK.

July 17, 1987 VA · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Lane Hollow Coal Company Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING DOWN HA6L WAY STEPPED IN A HOLES BOROR ANKLE.

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