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1983–2026
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September 28, 1988 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oakwood Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING COAL OFF OF THE TAILPIECE AT THE NO. 2 BELT DRIVE AND SLIPPED AND HURT HIS BACK.

January 12, 1988 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Oakwood Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS MO5ING FROM ONE SIDE OF THE TAIL PIECE TO THE OTHER ANS SLIPPED WHICH CAUSED HIM TOSPRAIN HIS RIGHT KNEE.

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