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1983–2026
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December 4, 1992 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dorchester Mining Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE UNLOADING ROOF BOLTS FROM PERSONAL CARRIER, ONTO ROOF DRILL EMPLOYEE STUMBLED, WHILE TURNING AROUND, WITH ROOF BOLTS IN HAND, AND FELL AGAINST ROOF DRILL.

May 7, 1990 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dorchester Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS BOLTING UP A BRATTICE IN LEFT FOOT SLIP IN TWIST HIS BACK.

April 17, 1989 VA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dorchester Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

UNLOADING OIL OUT S&S SCOOP BUCKET FOOT SLIPPED ON SURFACE OF BUCKET CAUSING KNEE TO TWIST

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