SUBJECT WAS PULLING BELT TO LOAD ON CAR FOR REMOVAL WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING, FALLING BACKWARDS STRIKING A BELT HANGER ON SIDE OF HEAD; RECEIVED A CUT ABOVE AND TO EAR. REQUIRED STICHES. HE RE TURNED TO WORK ON NEXT SHIFT. NO LOST TIME.
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July 10, 1993
VA · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jamb Mining Inc · Fall onto or against objects
August 28, 1989
VA · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jamb Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
THE COAL SEPERATOR CHAIN GOT HUNG AND STAIL OFF I RAN OUT THERE TO CUT TO OFF.WHILE RUNNING OUT THERE I KRILLED MY FOOT OVER.IT PUT A HAIR LINE CRACK IN MY FOOT BONE.
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