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November 2, 1995 WV · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lexie Coal Corp · Fall from machine

INDIVIDUAL WAS EXITING SCOOP DECK AND LOST FOOTING, THEN HE FELL AND TWISTED KNEE.

September 10, 1993 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lexie Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS CROSSING OVER IDLE BELTLINE WHEN CHAIN CAME LOOSE AND HE FELL AGAINST TOP BELT IDLE BRUISING HIS RIBS.

November 17, 1992 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lexie Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

MAN TRIPPED OVER A CABLE AND FELL ON RIGHT ARM RIGHT SHOULDER. BRUISED & STOVED RIGHT ARM.

May 12, 1989 WV · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lexie Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING COAL DRILL CABLE IN HOOK WHEN THE CABLE HUNG ON REEL WHICH CAUSED HIM TO FALL AND STRIKE HIS HEAD ON BOTTOM CAUSING HIM TO CUT OPEN HIS HEAD (3" LACERATION ON CROWN OF HEA D.

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