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1983–2026
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June 24, 1988 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jeff Coal Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

PULLING A ROCK ON THE HAULWAY AND SLIPPED AND FELL BACKWARD CATCHING HIMSELF WITH HAND THUS THROWING LEFT THUMB OUT OF PLACE

September 9, 1987 VA · Coal scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jeff Coal Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

I.NAME WAS LIFT3NG MINER CABLE STUMBLED AND FELL WITH CABLE FALLING ON THE ARM AND SHOULDER

May 6, 1986 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jeff Coal Inc · Fall from machine

THE OP WAS GETT3NG OFF THE PINNER & HURT HIS KNEE.

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