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July 25, 2012 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Chief Mining, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

After hanging the miner cable around the intersection in LOB #6 entry, EE was talking to the foreman. The scoop operator inadvertently hooked the miner cable 2 breaks away. Causing the cable to fall down and drag across the intersection causing ee to trip over cable. Resulting in falling on a baseball size rock bruising his back.

March 12, 1998 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Chief Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

DUCK WALKING AROUND SHUTTLE CAR - FOOT SLIPPED AND STRAINED KNEE LIGAMENT.

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