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November 27, 1996 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Larc Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS WALKING AROUND BELT HEAD, SLIPPED ON ICE AND HIT RIGHT KNEE ON FRAME.

November 10, 1996 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Larc Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE STATED HE WAS BENDING OVER LOOKING AT WHEEL BOLTS ON UNI-HAULER, WENT TO STEP BACK, TRIPPED ON LOOSE COAL AND FELL BACKWARD. HE STUCK HIS RIGHT HAND OUT TO CATCH HIMSELF AND LANDED ON AN EMPTY OIL CAN CUTTING HIS FINGER.

September 25, 1996 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Larc Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE STATED THAT HE WAS WALKING TO SECTION, SLIPPED AND FELL IN SLICK BOTTOM.

July 21, 1996 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Larc Inc · Fall from machine

EE STATED THAT HE WAS GETTING OUT OF SCOOP, WHEN HE WAS STEPPING OUT THERE WAS A LEDGE AND HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND HIT BOTTOM.

December 29, 1991 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Larc Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE PULLING THE CONTIONOUS MINER CABLE THE INJURED TRIPPED AND FELL RESULTING IN A LOWER BACK STRAIN.

November 25, 1991 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Larc Inc · Fall from machine

EMPL LOWERING BELT HEAD WITH STEAMBOAT JACK HANDS SLIPPED OFF CAUSING EMPL TO FALL AND HURT ANKLE.

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