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1983–2026
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May 30, 1992 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Evergreen Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

54730HAD EXITED FUEL TRUCK WALKING IN MUDDY CONDITIONS DUE TO HEAVY RAIL FOOT SLIPPED ON ROCK OR UNEVEN SURFACE RESULTING IN KNEE PAIN -LEFT KNEE.LOST TIME FROM WORK DIDNT OCCURR UNTIL EMPL EL 53354 TO SEEK SURGERY TO IMPROVE CONDITION ON 7-21. PREVIOUS INJURY AND SURGERY MAY HAVE CONTRICBUTED TO THE STRAIN.

May 19, 1992 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Evergreen Mining Company · Fall from machine

EE WAS STANDING ON THE BOOM SECTION OF THE LOADER; IT WAS RAINING, HE LOST HIS FOOTING, AND FELL. HE LANDED ON HIS TAILBONE ON A THICK PIECE OF STEEL, BRUISING AND CAUSING SWELLING TO HIS TAIL BONE AND LOWER BACK.

April 10, 1992 WV · Coal assayer, geologist, metallurgist, engineer, engineer management SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Evergreen Mining Company · Fall down stairs

61329NG DOWN OUTSIDE STAIRS THAT HAD ICE BUILDUP.IN AN ATTEMPT TO AVOID A LOW BEAM STRUCTURE EMPLOYEE PUT HIMSELF IN AN AWKWARD POSITION SLIPPED AND FELL ON HIS BUTT.INJURIES AREA A PINCHED NE 95509N THE LOWER BACK.

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