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February 14, 1989 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

M & A Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

PICKING UP TRASH AROUND BATHHOUSE AND STEPPED ON NAIL.

August 26, 1987 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

Paris Meadows Coal Company Inc · Rubbed or abraded

MINER'S KNEE FR2M CRAWLING. NOTE:MINE CEASED PRODUCTION ON 11-02-87;ACCIDENT WAS NOT REPORTED UNTIL 11-11-87.MANAGEMENT WAS NOT MADE AWARE THIS INJURY WAS REPORTABLE UNTIL 11-24-87.

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