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March 11, 1985 WV · Coal car dropper, car shake out operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Kingwood Mining Company Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING OFF A RAILROAD CAR WHEN HS SLIPPED THUS HITTING RIBS ON CAR.

January 11, 1985 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Kingwood Mining Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPL PULLING ON CHAIN HOIST WHEN BELT CAME LOOSE CAUSING EMPL TO FALL CUTTING LEFT EAR LOBE.

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