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1983–2026
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September 30, 1997 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Red Baron Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PERSON WAS WALKING ALONG ROADWAY, STEPPED IN A HOLE, TWISTING LOWER BACK.

January 9, 1997 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Red Baron Inc · Fall down stairs

RUNNING DOWN STEPS, TRIPPED AND FELL.

December 17, 1996 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Red Baron Inc · Fall from machine

EE MISSED STEP ON OUTSIDE OF STACKER BELT DRIVE AND FELL OFF DRIVE.

June 5, 1996 VA · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Red Baron Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKING ON FLETCHER ROOF BOLTER. SLIPPED AND FELL. CAUGHT LEFT HAND UNDER BOOM. MASHED FINGERS.

December 12, 1995 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Red Baron Inc · Fall from machine

FELL OFF SIDE OF WATER TRUCK.

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