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1983–2026
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January 6, 1999 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Aggregates Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

SLIPPED WHILE WALKING ON ICE. RIGHT HIP AND LEG TO THE KNEE.

September 13, 1993 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Aggregates Inc · Fall from machine

OPERATOR SLIPPED AND FELL ON RIGHT SHOULDER.

March 13, 1991 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Laurel Aggregates Inc · Fall from machine

MECHANIC JUMPED DOWN OFF OF A TRAILER INSTEAD OF CLIMBING DOWN TWISTED KNEE DID NOT LEAVE WORK DID NOT MISS WORK UNTIL SEVERAL DAYS LATER TURNED IN WORKMAN COMP FORMS ON 19TH MANAGEMENT DID NO T KNOW ABOUT THIS UNTIL MARCH 25TH HE IS OFF WORK NOW.

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