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January 29, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marvel Mining Inc · Fall down stairs

FELL DOWN STEPS COMING OUT OF LAMP HOUSE

November 20, 1990 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marvel Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

VICTIM WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE A PIECE OF ROCK OUT OF CONVEYOR CHAIN ON MINER. WHEN HE LIFTED IT UP HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND STRAINED HIS BACK.

April 17, 1990 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Marvel Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON MUDDY FLOOR- CUT LEFT HAND ON A CINDER BLOCK.

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