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Years on record: 1983–2026
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September 5, 1989 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Silver Eagle Mining Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

BELT STOPPED HE WAS TAKENING SHORT CUT TO START BELT STEPPED ON BELT BELT STARTED AND THREW HIM AGAINST BELT.

January 26, 1989 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Silver Eagle Mining Company Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPED IN HOLE AND FELL ON BUTTOCKS

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