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March 31, 1992 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Big Dog Coal Company Inc · Fall from machine

WET SURFACE AND MUDDY BOOTS CAUSED EMPLOYEE TO SLIP FROM LOADER WHILE SERVICING FALLING ABOUT SIX FEET TO GROUND LANDING ON RIGHT FOOT FIRST.

December 18, 1991 VA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Big Dog Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

FELL AND TWISTED LEG,STRIKING KNEE AREA ON BOTTOM WHILE HELPING LIFT UP A 10/SC TIRE.EMPLOYEE THOUGHT KNEE WAS JUST BRUISED BUT KEPT EXPERIENCING PAIN-SAW A PHYSICIAN FIRST ON MARCH 6,1992.

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