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March 4, 1992 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Big Boot Mining Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

HE SAID HE WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE #2 BELT CONVEYOR WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL. HE WAS TRYING TO GO AROUND A SMALL WATER HOLE BECAUSE HE HAD A HOLE IN HIS BOOTS.

August 28, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Big Boot Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS BEATING A PIECE OF ROCK OFF OF THE TAIL PIECE WHEN HE TWISTED HIS KNEE AND IT SLIPPED OUT OF PLACE.

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