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April 15, 1992 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Red Ash Sales Company Inc · Fall from machine

WHILE PUTTING HYD OIL IN ENDLOADER SLIPPED WHILE DISMOUNTING LADDER AND SWUNG INTO LADDER WITH LEFT SIDE OF RIB CAGE.STARTED MISSING WORK 4-21-92.

February 7, 1992 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Red Ash Sales Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

THE OUTSIDE BELT AT THE PLANT HAD WRECKED. HE WAS HELPING TO PULL THE BELT BACK UPON THE BELT STRUCTURE WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING. HE FELL BACKWARDS PINNING HIS RIGHT LEG BETWEEN THE ROLLER A ND WIRE ROPE.

April 8, 1987 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Red Ash Sales Company Inc · Fall from machine

HE SLIPPED WHIL9 STARTING TO GET OFF A LADDER ON AN ENDLOADER.

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