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Years on record
1983–2026
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August 29, 1994 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gordie Coal Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS WALKING ALONG TRAVELWAY SLIPPED ON SLICK WET MUDDY BOTTOM CASUING HIM TO FALL AND STRIKE HIS RIGHT LOWER LEG ON A ROCK THAT WAS LYING AGAINST A COAL RIB OUT OF THE ACTIVE HAULWAY. WENT TO DR 4 DAYS LATER HAD AN INFECTION TO THE INJURY SITE ABRASION AND CONTUSION TO LOWER LEG.

May 21, 1993 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gordie Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING A BOX OF RESIN AROUND THE BOLT MACHINE WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON A SLIPPERY PIECE OF ROCK.

April 28, 1993 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gordie Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS MOVING AROUND HEAD OF BOLTER TO PUT UP A BOLT WHEN HE SLIPPED ON SLICK ROCK THAT HAD BEEN TAKE DOWN AND WAS UNDER WATER.

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