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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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December 18, 1992 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gbl Enterprises Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO TIGHTEN A CHAIN N A SHUTLE CAR & SLIPPED & FELL TWISTING HIS KNEE

December 6, 1991 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gbl Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS ROCK DUSTING AND TWISTED HIS KNEE.

January 29, 1987 VA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gbl Enterprises Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS WALKING3WITH THE MSHA INSPECTOR MAKING A REGULAR INSPECTION OF THE MINES

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