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1983–2026
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March 19, 2003 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Camp Creek Service Center, Ltd. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STEPPING OFF OF SCOOP @ CHARGING STATION WHEN HE TWISTED HIS KNEE.

May 19, 2000 WV · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Camp Creek Service Center Ltd · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SPRAINED ANKLE; HE TRIPPED OVER BATTERYJUMPER CABLES WHILE CHANGING BATTERIES, WHEN HE WENT TO ANSWER MINE PHONE.

April 15, 1998 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wayne Processing Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING V SCRAPER DOWN SLOPE BELT, FELL AND CUT HAND ON BELT RAILING.

October 15, 1997 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tipple Mine Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKIGN AROUND MINER WHEN HE FELL AND HIT HIS BACK ON THE MIENER CABLE HANGER.

August 25, 1997 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wayne Processing Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE STATED HE BENT OVER TO PICK UP A BAG OF DUST AND WENT TO WALK AND SLIPPED AND FELL, LANDING ON BACK.

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