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1983–2026
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February 3, 1989 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blackmountain Enterprises Inc · Fall from ladders

WORKING ON LOADER WHILE STNADING ON LADDER/LADDER SLIPPED CAUSING MECHANIC TO FALL TO FLOOR CAUSING INJURY TO BACK.

July 26, 1988 VA · Coal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Blackmountain Enterprises Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DOZER HAD BACK DRAGED DRILL BENCH FROM A PREVIOUS SHOT COULDNOT SEE CRACKS IN DRIL BENCH. MEASURING DRILL HOLE FELL THROUGH CRACK IN DRILL BENCH.

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