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April 29, 2014 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bristol Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While walking from vehicle to mine office, blacked out and fell to the ground.

May 25, 2010 VA · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bristol Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

The victim stood up quickly got dizzy and fell striking his face on the ground.

May 25, 2004 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bristol Coal Corp · Fall from machine

Employee was making a belt splice on the surface belt when he slipped and fell off of the belt hitting on his right side. Employee fell approximately (4) four feet.

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