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1983–2026
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May 25, 1995 WV · Coal auger helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Continental Augering Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE MUD AND WATER IN THE PIT. WHEN HE STEPPED ON A LATCH TO DEEPEN AUGER FLITES HIS LEFT FOOT SLIPPED THEN HIS RIGHT FOOT WHICH RESULTED IN A SPRAIN TO HIS RIGHT SHOULDER BECAUSE HE WAS HOLDING ONTO A HANDRAIL.

February 23, 1995 WV · Coal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Continental Augering Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STATED HE SLIPPED ON THE STEP OF TRUCK WHEN MOUNTING AND GRABBED THE DOOR HANDLE WITH HIS LEFT HAND RESULTING IN AN INJURY TO HIS LEFT ARM.

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