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2000–2026
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August 13, 2006 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thunderhill Coal, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Getting out of back of lube truck, tripped over a filter, falling on left hand injuring wrist.

May 20, 2004 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thunderhill Coal, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

A TREE FELL & HIT EMPLOYEE ON HIS HARDHAT & SHOULDER THAT WAS LODGED IN THE TREE HE WAS CUTTING DOWN. THE TREE KNOCKED HIM INTO HIS CHAINSAW CUTTING HIS LEFT HAND.

July 2, 2001 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Thunderhill Coal, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ACROSS PIT AREA WHEN SLIPPED & FELL ON HIS LEFT HAND & ARM.

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