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June 25, 1991 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gary Enterprises Inc · Fall onto or against objects

BUILDING CRIB STEPPED ON CRIB BLOCK LOST BALANCE FALLING BACK INTO SCOOP BLADE

July 11, 1990 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gary Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPED OFF MOTOR TO THROW SWITCH AND SAID HE FELT PAIN IN BACK.

January 23, 1989 WV · Coal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gary Enterprises Inc · Fall from machine

THE INJURED WAS OPERATING A PORTAL BUS WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO GET OUT OF THE BUS HE TRIPPED AND FELL ON HIS RIGHT WRIST.

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