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1983–2026
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June 16, 1997 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asset Management Group Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE HAD BEEN FUELING THE D-9 DOZER ON THE DUMP. AS HE WAS CLIMBING TO THE CAB HE SLIPPED ON THE TOP STEP. HE CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH ONE ARM AND TWISTED HIS LEFT LEG.

May 1, 1997 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asset Management Group Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STATED THAT HE WAS WALKING FROM 517 ROCK TRUCK TO THE FULE TANK. HE STEPPED IN A RUT WHERE MUD HAD TWISTED HIS LEFT FOOT.

June 10, 1996 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Asset Management Group Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS FUELING A DOZER WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL APPROX. FOUR FEET TO THE GROUND. HE STRUCK THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS FACE AGAINST THE SKID FOR THE FUEL TANK.

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