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October 14, 2013 VA · Coal scoop tram operator, load/haul/dump operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black River Coal, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Was shoveling belt outside on stacker went to kneel down lost footing and fell backwards into metal beam at belt drive.

July 24, 2013 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black River Coal, LLC · Fall from ladders

Plastering brattice, fell to bottom step of ladder, hit left knee on concrete block.

October 19, 2012 VA · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black River Coal, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Repairman was at section power center that is located between #14 and #15 entry. Botton was cut in #14 entry leaving off set in bottom as he was leaving foot slipped and slid under 3 wheel ride that was parked resulting in twisting of knee.

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