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November 8, 1991 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Coal Corp · Fall from machine

STEPPED OUT OF TRUCK ON TO FUEL TANK AND TANK WAS COVERED WITH ICE AND SLEET.SLIPPED AND FELL TOGROUND ONTO LEFT HIP AND LEFT HAND.

September 7, 1991 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects

TRIPPED OVER MINER CABLE AND FELL, HITTING RIBS ON MINER REMOTE CONTROL BOX.

September 17, 1990 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

BREAKING ROCK WITH SLEDGE HAMMER & SLIPPED & FELL

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