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3,112
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1983–2026
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February 13, 1989 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
D & F Mining Inc · Fall onto or against objects

INJ PUTTING HYDRAULIC OIL IN MINER.STARTED TO GET ANOTHER CAN OF OIL OUT OF SCOOP.TOP WAS ONLY ABOUR 36" AND THERE WERE OBSTACLES IN THE WAY.PICKED UP CAN OF OIL AND IT DIDNT HAVE HANDLE SO HE PICKED WHOLE CAN UP AND TRIPPED ON CUTTING TORCH HOSE AND OIL CAN GOT JAMMED UP IN HIS FACE.

January 16, 1989 VA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
D & F Mining Inc · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED GOT OFF THE SCOOP AND WAS GOING TOWARD RAM CAR AND HE TRIPPED AND FELL AND HIS L EYE HIT ON THE END OF A STEEL RAIL

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