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1983–2026
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January 28, 1988 WV · Coal car dropper, car shake out operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Virginia Crews Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS CLOSING RAILROAD CAR DOORS WITH SLATE BAR. WHEN HE BEGAN TO PUSH DOWN ON BAR, HE SLIPPED OFF BAR & LANDED ON ONE FOOT TWISTING HIS ANKLE.

February 13, 1985 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Virginia Crews Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

DUE TO THE WEATHER CONDITIONS HIS TRUCK WAS PARKED AT THE FOOT OF THE HILL TO THE MINE SITE AND AS H E LEFT THE JOB AT QUIT TIME AND WALKED TO HIS TRUCK HE FELL ON THE ICE COVERED HILL AND B ROKE HIS LEFT FOREARM

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