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April 28, 1988 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Merger Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS PUTTING SCOOP ON CHARGE WHEN HE STEPPED FROM SCOOP ONTO GROUND HE SPRAINED HIS RT ANKLE

February 28, 1987 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Merger Mining Inc · Fall onto or against objects

USIING SLATE BA9 TO PRY ON TAIL PIECE BAR SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO FALL ON BAR BRUISING HIS RIB CAGE

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