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1983–2026
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December 1, 1989 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New Beckley Mining Corp · Fall from ladders

INJURED WAS TAKING WRENCH UP 12' LADDER TO GIVE TO COWORKER WHEN HE LOST BALANCE OF FOOTING & FEL APPROX 6' DOWN TO FLOOR.

June 20, 1989 WV · Coal scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New Beckley Mining Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED STATED HE STEPPED OFF OF A SMALL PILE OF COAL & TWISTED HIS KNEE RESULTING IN A SPRAIN. HAS RE-CURRING PROBLEM WITH KNEE.

February 28, 1989 WV · Coal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New Beckley Mining Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED WAS IN PROCESS OF HELPING BUILD A STOPPING WHEN HE TRIPPED ON A CAP BLOCK

December 13, 1988 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New Beckley Mining Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED WAS WALKING ACROSS THE PARKING LOT WHEN HESLIPPED ON SOME ICE AND FELL TWISTING HIS KNEE.

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