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1983–2026
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October 4, 1989 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kessler Coals Inc · Fall from machine

INDIVIDUAL WAS DISMOUNTING THE DOZER. THERE WAS MUD ON HIS FEET AND THE TRACKS OF THE DOZER. HE SLIPPED AND FELL TO THE GROUND ON HIS CHEST KNOCKING THE BREATH OUT OF HIM AND BRUISING HIS CH EST AREA.

January 20, 1986 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kessler Coals Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CL3NBING OFF OF 988 LOADER,FEET SLIPPED ON SECOND STEP FROM TOP, AND HE FELL TO GROUND.

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