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1983–2026
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October 24, 1994 VA · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Permac Inc · Fall from ladders

EE WAS CLIMBING A LADDER AND FELL BACK AWAY FROM THE LADDER.

December 1, 1992 VA · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Permac Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPL WORKING ON FINE REFUSE SCREEN,SLIPPED AND FELL BACKWARD ONTO DECK.

November 2, 1990 VA · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Permac Inc · Fall from machine

EMPL WAS HELPING LOAD BELT STRUCTURE ONTO LOWBOY BOARDS COVERING LOWBOY BECAME PUSHED TOGETHER CREATING OPENING BETWEEN THEM LARGE ENOUGH FOR FOOT TO SLIP INTO CASUING HIM TO FALL BETWEEN BOAR DS BRUSING LEG & ARM.

September 29, 1990 VA · Coal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Permac Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING INTO THE SHOWER ROOM AREA, HIS FEET SLIPPED FROM UNDER HIM CAUSING HIM TO FALL.

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