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Years on record: 2000–2026
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February 9, 2006 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Postar Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Twisted left knee in deep mud changing structure on #1 belt.

October 23, 2000 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Postar Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE GOT OFF SC TO HELP HANG A CABLE. WHEN HE BENT HIS KNEE HE HAD BAD PAIN TO HIS LEFT KNEE

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