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1983–2026
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September 18, 1990 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meador Energy Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPL WAS WALKING TO GET ON 3 WHEELER WHEN HE FELL WAS DUE TO PREVIOUS INJURY AT HOME THAT CASUED EMPL TO HAVE TROUBLE WALKING OR LIFTING.

April 6, 1990 WV · Coal scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meador Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS THROWING EMPTY OIL CANS OUT OF SCOOP DIPPER AND HE SLIPPED AND WRENCHED HIS BACK.

February 28, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Meador Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS HELPING THE COAL DRILL OPER. DRILL TEST HOLE WHEN HE PUT HIS RIGHT HAND ON THE DRILL STEEL WHEN HE FELL THE DRILL STEEL BACK ON HIS HAND.

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