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July 10, 1993 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jamb Mining Inc · Fall onto or against objects

SUBJECT WAS PULLING BELT TO LOAD ON CAR FOR REMOVAL WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING, FALLING BACKWARDS STRIKING A BELT HANGER ON SIDE OF HEAD; RECEIVED A CUT ABOVE AND TO EAR. REQUIRED STICHES. HE RE TURNED TO WORK ON NEXT SHIFT. NO LOST TIME.

August 28, 1989 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jamb Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE COAL SEPERATOR CHAIN GOT HUNG AND STAIL OFF I RAN OUT THERE TO CUT TO OFF.WHILE RUNNING OUT THERE I KRILLED MY FOOT OVER.IT PUT A HAIR LINE CRACK IN MY FOOT BONE.

July 25, 1988 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lucky J Coal Company Inc · Fall from machine

WAS PUTTING RUB RAIL BACK ON MINER FELL OFF AND LANDED ON RING FINGER BADLY BRUISEING.

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