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1983–2026
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April 15, 1998 WV · Coal scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brock Mining Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS PUTTING SCOOP ON CHARGE WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL GETTING OFF SCOOP, STRIKING HIS KNEE. EE DID NOT NOTIFY MANAGEMENT OF INJURY TO KNEE UNTIL 4-22-98.

February 12, 1995 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brock Mining Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WALKING ACROSS MINE BENCH, EE STEPPED INTO A HOLE SPRAINED HIS LEFT ANKLE.

March 5, 1994 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brock Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED WAS TRYING TO DODGE ROCK FALLING FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS AND TWISTED ANKLE UNDER BODY WEIGHT AND THE FELL DOWN.

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