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Years on record
1983–2026
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October 20, 1992 VA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pathfinder Coal Company Inc · Fall from machine

THE EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN OFF THE LOADER, MISSED THE LAST STEP, SLIPPED AND FELL TO THE GROUND LANDING ON HIS RIGHT LEG.

August 20, 1992 VA · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pathfinder Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE WAS GETTING READY TO PUT OFF A SHOT. WHEN HE STEPPED DOWN OFF THE POWDER BULK TRUCK. HE TURNED HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

July 24, 1992 VA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pathfinder Coal Company Inc · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING AN OFF ROAD DUMP TRUCK. HWILE CLIMBING DOWN A LADDER ON THE TRUCK HE SLIPPED AND FELL.

February 26, 1992 VA · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pathfinder Coal Company Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

THE EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING FUEL IN A LOADER. HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON THE LADDER OF THE LOADER, CAUSING THE HOSE TO BE JERKED OUT OF THE FUEL TANK AND SPRAY DIESEL FUEL INTO HIS FACE EYES.

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