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1983–2026
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February 27, 1989 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

WHILE CROSSING FROM ONE ARM OF THE LOADER TO THE OTHER,HE LOST HIS BALNCE AND FELL TO THE GROUND. HE LANDED ON HIS LEFT SIDE, INJURING MUSCLES AND LIGAMENTS IN HIS LEFT LEG.

February 3, 1989 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

HE JUMPED FROM FUEL TRUCK. INJURED RIGHT ANKLE. NO SIGNS OF SHOCK, NORMAL DISTIAL PULSE, ANKLE SEEMED TO BE BROKEN.

June 1, 1988 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

THE EMPLOYEE WHILE CLIMBING THE ACCESS LADDER OF A CATR 777 ROCK TRUCK ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DID SLIP AND FALL TO THE GROUND FROM APPROXIMATELY FOUR FEET IN HEIGHT.THERE WAS NOT APPARENT REASON FOR THE FALL.

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