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September 26, 1992 VA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Lick Branch Mining Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE CARRYING I BEAM INJURED WAS FRONT MAN SLIPPING ON MUD CAUSING HIM TO FALL BEAM FELL ON HOM PINNED HIM TO THE GROUND HURT HIS LEFT ARM AND CHEST AND PUTTING A SMALL CUT TO THE LOWER BACK.

January 13, 1986 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Diamond Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMP WAS LOADING3CRIB BLOCK ON SCOOP OUTSIDE HE SLIPPED AND FELL BECAUSE OF SNOW AND ICE

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