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1983–2026
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October 29, 1996 VA · Coal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harman Mining Corp · Fall from ladders

HE WAS CHECKING THE WATER LEVEL IN THE WATER TANK WHEN HE STARTED BAKC DOWN THE LADDER HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HE FELL. HE CUT A PLACE OVER HIS RIGHT EYE AND HAS CUTS ON HIS RIGHT SIDE.

July 10, 1996 VA · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harman Mining Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EE GOT OUT OF A RAILRUNNER AND WENT TO CLOSE AN AIR LOCK DOOR WHEN HE TRIPPED AND FELL HITTING HIS RT ARM ON A STEEL RAIL.

February 23, 1995 VA · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harman Mining Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS LOADING BELT ON A CAR INSIDE THE MINE, HE STEPPED ONTO THE CAR AND HIS FOOT SLIPPED, TWISTING HIS KNEE.

October 27, 1992 KY · Coal mechanic helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dominion Energy Inc · Fall onto or against objects

THE VITCIM WAS HANDLING A 4X8 SHEET OF DIAMOND PLATE ALONG WITH OTHER EMPLOYEE WHEN HE FELL IN MUD. RESULTING IS A 3 1'2 CUT ON LEFT HAND THAT REQUIRED STITCHES. HIS HAND STRUCK THE EDGE OF THE DIAMOND PLATE.

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