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1983–2026
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December 12, 1992 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gary Coal Sales Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING BACK ON MOUNTAIN BELT SLIPPED ON SNOW GRABED BELT ROPE TO KEEP FROM FALLING AND PULLED LEFT SHOULDER OUT OF SOCKET.

November 9, 1992 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gary Coal Sales Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED & 2 OTHERKS WERE WORKING ON A WATER PUMP OUTSIDE INJURED SLIPPED IN THE MUD & FELL

June 25, 1991 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gary Enterprises Inc · Fall onto or against objects

BUILDING CRIB STEPPED ON CRIB BLOCK LOST BALANCE FALLING BACK INTO SCOOP BLADE

July 11, 1990 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gary Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPED OFF MOTOR TO THROW SWITCH AND SAID HE FELT PAIN IN BACK.

January 23, 1989 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gary Enterprises Inc · Fall from machine

THE INJURED WAS OPERATING A PORTAL BUS WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO GET OUT OF THE BUS HE TRIPPED AND FELL ON HIS RIGHT WRIST.

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