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1983–2026
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January 6, 1998 WV · Coal coal sampler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
River Point Processing Inc · Fall from piled material

WALKING DOWN STOCKPILE OF COAL, WHNE SLIPPED AND FELL FORWARD HE PUT HIS RIGHT HAND OUT TO STOP FALL CAUSING BRUISE & TWISTED HIS WRIST.

July 23, 1993 WV · Coal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
River Point Processing Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON COVER FOR BI LGE HOLE IN BARGE & COVER WAS NOT COMPLETELY SECURED & HE SLIPPED IN HOLE UP TO HIS KNEE

September 8, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
River Point Processing Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

SLIPPED & FELL ON WET SURFACE OF BARGE WHILE PULLING BARGE IN FOR CHANGING OUT.

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