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July 16, 1993 WV · Coal scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Robin Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS VENTILATING THE FACE AREA WHEN HE STEPPED ON UNEVEN BOTTOM AND TWISTED HIS HIP CAUSING A PAIN IN THE LOWER BACK.

June 30, 1993 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Robin Resources Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

HE WAS INSERTING A TUBE OF GLUE THROUGH A METAL STRAP HOLE WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND SLIPPED CAUSING THE TUBE TO BURST AND LIQUID MATERIAL DROPPED INTO HIS LEFT EYE.

June 12, 1991 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Robin Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

I.NAME MOVING MINER CABLE OUT OF HAULAGE ROADWAY.SLIPPED ON WET BOTTOM CAUSING PAIN IN LOWER BACK.POSSIBLE MUSCLE STRAIN.

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