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Years on record
1983–2026
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May 21, 1994 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jcb Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPERATOR STEPPED OUT OF MINER TO MOVE CABLE AND SLIPPED ON PAVEMENT.

April 5, 1994 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jcb Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPERATOR WAS LOADING SUPPLIES WHEN HE SLIPPED AND HURT HIS BACK.

March 9, 1994 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jcb Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPERATOR STEPPED OUT OF MINER TO MOVE CABLE AND SLIPPED ON PAVEMENT.

September 29, 1993 WV · Coal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jcb Mining Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING DOWN HILL TO PIT EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND TWISTED KNEE.

September 13, 1989 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jcb Mining Inc · Fall from machine

MECHANIC WAS LOADING A BUGGY TIRE INTO SCOOP BUCKET. EMPLOYEE'S BOOTS WERE MUDDY AND SCOOP BUCKET WAS WET. HE STEPPED ON BUCKET AND LOST HIS FOOTING. EMPLOYEE FELL ON HIS BACK AND INJURED I T.

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