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1983–2026
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January 21, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tygart Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPL WAS WORKING ON LADDER BUILDING STOPPING HE FELL FROM LADDER WITH CINDER BLOCK FALLING ON LEFT HAND.

May 30, 1989 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tygart Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS BENDING OVER TO PICK UP MINER CABLES FROM MUD AND WATER. TRIPPED ON PIECE OF ROCK OR COAL AND STOVED LEFT HIP, LEG AND BACK.

December 2, 1986 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tygart Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WA5KING THE INTAKE THE ROADWAY WAS WET AND SLIPPERY CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO FALL

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