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May 7, 1987 WV · Coal scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quinland Coals Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP STATED HE S7EPPED IN A HOLE AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE WHILE GOING TOWARDS THE MANTRIP

October 15, 1985 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quinland Coals Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED SLIPPED3& FELL & BROKE HIS ARM.HE STEPPED ON 4' PLASTIC WATER PIPE-JAMMED HAND IN EFFORT TO BREAK HIS FALL.

September 3, 1985 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quinland Coals Inc · Fall onto or against objects

WET,MUDDY,SLIPPERY BOTTOM & A PIECE OF METAL LAYING ON BOTTOM.I NAME SLIPPED FELL & TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE WHEN HE STEPPED ON METAL.

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