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Years on record: 1983–2026
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February 24, 1988 VA · Coal car dropper, car shake out operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

New Ben Coals Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

FOOT SLIPPED ON STEP WHEN EXITING FROM R/R CAR. SPRAINED ANKLE.

August 17, 1987 VA · Coal car dropper, car shake out operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS

New Ben Coals Ltd · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STRAINED BACK W2ILE SETTING BREAK TURNING WHEEL ON BRAKE NO UNUSUAL CONDITONS SAME JOB AS DONE EVERY DAY

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