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1983–2026
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October 12, 1995 VA · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Grand Canyon Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE MAN WAS MOVING A BOTTLE OF OXYGEN BY A PIECE OF TIEWIRE. WIRE BROKE CAUSING THE MAN TO FALL, BREAKING HIS RIGHT ARM.

March 21, 1995 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Grand Canyon Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GOIGN DOWN THE #3 BELTLING, WHEN HE TRIPPED OVER THE WAERLINE, CAUSIGN HIM TO TWIST HIS RIGHT ANKLE.

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