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February 13, 1999 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal Bay Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GETTING OFF SHUTTLE CAR TO SWITCH SEATS WHEN HE TRIPPED AND FELL INJURING HIS LOWER BACK.

July 8, 1998 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hollow Point Mining Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS EXITING THE 930 CAT LOADER AND SLIPPED AND FELL ON HIS RT SHOULDER.

October 12, 1995 VA · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Grand Canyon Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE MAN WAS MOVING A BOTTLE OF OXYGEN BY A PIECE OF TIEWIRE. WIRE BROKE CAUSING THE MAN TO FALL, BREAKING HIS RIGHT ARM.

August 31, 1995 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Crystal Bay Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS MOUNTING SHUTTLE CAR WHEN HE SLIPPED AND HIT HIS LEFT KNEE ON SHUTTLE CAR. INJURY WAS UNREPORTABLE UNTIL MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS GIVEN ON 9-20-95.

March 21, 1995 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Grand Canyon Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GOIGN DOWN THE #3 BELTLING, WHEN HE TRIPPED OVER THE WAERLINE, CAUSIGN HIM TO TWIST HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

April 20, 1994 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black Chariot Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WAS BENDING A ROOF BOLT WHEN FOOT SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM AND HE TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. SPRAINED LIGAMENT.

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