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1983–2026
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March 13, 1991 WV · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kris Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS GETTING INTO SCOOP DECK WHEN LEFT FOOT SLIPPED IN MUD WHICH TWISTED LEFT KNEE.

April 9, 1990 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kris Energy Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

PUSHING ON PIECE OF EQUIPMENT SLIPPED STRUCK KNEE AGAINST GROUND.

March 30, 1990 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kris Energy Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE SAID HE FELL AGAINST TAILPIECE.

January 18, 1990 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Shine Coal Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

PULLING LOADER CABLE FEET SLIPPED AND FELL BACKWARDS HITTING A LUMP OF COAL ON TAIL BONE.

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