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April 12, 1999 WV · Coal scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thunder Bay Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WORKING AROUND #3 BELT CONVEYOR. HE STEPPED ACROSS BELT LINE. HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON MINE FLOOR STRIKING RIGHT SHOULDER BELT WAS STOPED AT TIME OF ACCIDENT.

June 1, 1998 WV · Coal scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thunder Bay Inc · Fall onto or against objects

HIT HANGER PLATE WITH HEAD E. STUMBLED TO GROUND AND HIT BACK ON BELT STRUCTURE.

April 25, 1998 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dandy Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE FELL BACKWARDS WHILE PUTTING SCOOP ON CHARGE, HIT BACK AND HEAD ON MINE FLOOR. BRUISED BACK AND NECK.

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