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February 15, 1989 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Virginia Carbon Inc · Fall onto or against objects

VICTIM WAS TRYING TO STRAIGHTEN A TWISTED SECTION OF BELT AT TAILPIECE WHEN HE PULLED BACK ON BELT SLIPPING A FELL ON TO A 5 GALLON OIL CAN HURTING LOWER BACK.

December 13, 1988 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Virginia Carbon Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

VICTIM STATED HE SLIPPED ON ICE & FELL ON BACK WHILE HE WAS ON WAY TO GET LIGHT & BATTERY.

November 4, 1988 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Virginia Carbon Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

MOVING ROOF BOLTS WHEN HE FELL WITH THEM HURTING BACK.

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