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1983–2026
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May 12, 1984 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Ramada Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

MAN WAS STEPPING OFF OF TOP OF MINING MACHINE AND STEPPED ON CABLE TURNING ANKLE.

February 3, 1983 WV · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Ramada Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

WHILE STANDING ON CONTINIOUS MINER, FOREMAN STEPPED TO SHOP FLOOR. THE LEFT FOOT LANDED ON MINER CABLE WHICH ROLLED & TWISTED THE LEFT ANKLE. FOREMAN WAS TAKEN TO EMERGENCY ROOM & ANKLE WAS X-RAYED. IT WAS ONLY A SEVERE SPRANG.

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