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1983–2026
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August 16, 1995 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mc Glothlin Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DUSTING BELT WHEN HE STOPPED ON A WET PLACE, EMPLOYEE SLIPPED TWISTING RIGHT KNEE.

October 1, 1986 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carrie Coal Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

PULLING MINER C5BLE FROM 7 SLIPPED AND FALL STRIKING KNEE ON ROCK.

February 7, 1984 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carrie Coal Company Inc · Bodily reaction, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

TRIPPED AND SLIPPED ON ICE & SNOW HURTING KNEE.

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