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1983–2026
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December 18, 1999 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Molloy Mining Inc · Fall onto or against objects

THE EE ALLEGES HE WAS CLIMBING ONTO AN ENDLOADER. HE STATED THE FIRST STEP BROKE AND CAUSED HIM TO BUMP HIS KNEE.

January 8, 1998 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Molloy Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE SPRAINED HIS ANKLE WHILE DESCENDING STEPS FROM CAB TO LAUNCH PAD.

May 8, 1997 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Molloy Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EMPLOYEE ALLEGES HE WAS WALKING FROM THE STACKER BELT TOWARD THE LAUNCH PAD WHEN HE STEPPED ON UNEVEN GROUND AND TWISTED HIS FOOT.

September 28, 1994 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Molloy Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON CONVEYOR BELT. STEPPED BACK AND BROKE ANKLE ON SID EGUARD ON NO. 1 CAR.

May 3, 1994 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Molloy Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING ROCK OFF CONVEYOR BELT EMPLOYEE SLIPPED BACKWARDS & FELL HITTING RT SIDE ON GROUND

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