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September 18, 2006 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dana Mining Company Inc · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Injured was turning to walk away from roof bolter when he got his foot wedged between two rocks and twisted his right inside leg near knee.

October 18, 2005 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dana Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED WHILE HE WAS SHOVELING #2 BELT, HIS LEG GOT STUCK IN MUD & HURT HIS KNEE.

March 10, 2005 WV · Coal discontinued 1/31/2014. several other codes cover scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dana Mining Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While installing belt structure on a belt move - Employee tripped over structure rail & fell on his rt. knee causing injury.

February 24, 2003 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dana Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TRAVELING ALONG BELTLINE LOOKING FOR WHERE WATERLINE WAS REDUCED FROM 3" TO 2". HE SLIPPED ON ICE. ACCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED AS LOST TIME FOR 10 DAYS.

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