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1983–2026
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July 8, 1991 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
D & L Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS PULLING A PIECE OF BELT STRUCTURE WHEN HE EITHER LOST HIS FOOTING OR HIS GRIPP ON THE STRUCTURE AND FELL AGAINST THE MINE FLOOR.

September 19, 1990 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Skeens Fork Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

HE WAS WALKING THROUGH THE MINES AND SLIPPED AND FELL,INJURING HIS BACK AND HIP.

June 12, 1990 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Skeens Fork Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SLIPPED ON WET BOTTOM AND TORN MUSCLE IN RIGHT FOOT.

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