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September 3, 1996 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fork Lick Coal Processors Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS BUILDING CRIBS ON TOP OF CANOPY ON OUTSIDE INTAKE AND FELL OFF INJURING BACK. FIRST DAY OFF WORK OCTOBER 8, 1996.

August 9, 1996 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fork Lick Coal Processors Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE STATED HE WAS WALKING OFF THE SECTION ON THE INTAKE ROADWAY TO THE MANTRIP SLIPPED ON SLICK BOTTOM FELL INJURING HIS RIGHT SHOULDER AND ARM.

September 9, 1994 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fork Lick Coal Processors Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE TRIPPED ON THE RAIL WHILE CARRING A BAG OF SAND FELL TO FLOOR INJURING LEFT SHOULDER.

September 1, 1994 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fork Lick Coal Processors Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING INTAKE FROM OUTSIDE THE MINES TO MAINS SECTION, SLIPPED SEVERAL TIMES. HURTING BACK.

December 13, 1993 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fork Lick Coal Processors Inc · Over-exertion in lifting objects

EE WAS GETTING A CAN OF OIL OUT OF SCOOP BUCKET, HIS KNEE PAD SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO INJURE HIS LOWER BACK.

October 9, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Fork Lick Coal Processors Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS THROWING ROCK OUT OF THE HEAD HOUSE AND FELL OUT THE DOOR APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 10 FEET DROP.

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