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1983–2026
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February 8, 1988 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cane Patch Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WAS DISMOUNTING FRONT END LOADER RTR FOOT SLIPPED AND SPRUNG RT ANKLE

May 6, 1986 VA · Coal car dropper, car shake out operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coalbarb Energy Corp · Fall from machine

WHILE GETTING O0F A EMPTY COAL CAR, I.NAMES SAFETY BELT HOOKED ON THE AIR HOSE, CAUSING HIM TO FALL TO THE GROUND. HE INJURED HIS BACK IN THE FALL

September 12, 1984 VA · Coal car dropper, car shake out operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coalbarb Energy Corp · Fall from machine

WHILE CLIMBING THE LADDER ON A RAIL CAR, I,NAME SLIPPED AND FELL LANDING ON HIS BACK AND SHOULDER.

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