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1983–2026
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December 5, 1988 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chaparal Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPL WAS WALKING ON CATWALK WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL AND INJURED HIS KNEE AND HAND

July 9, 1986 VA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Chaparal Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

HE WAS HANGING 7ABLE STANDING ON END OF ROCK WHEN ROCK SLID CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACKWARD.

June 20, 1985 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Krest Coal Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

ACROSSING THE B9LT HIS FEET SLIP

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