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Years on record: 1983–2026
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Scoped to Adkins Dwayne L

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February 14, 1991 WV · Coal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Spangler Coal Company Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS GETTING OUT OF SCOOP WHEN HE FELL & HURT LOWER BACK.

January 11, 1991 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Spangler Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE SAID HE HURT HIS BACK GETTING INTO UNITRAC ABOUT A WEEK AFTER HE QUIT. HE QUIT ON 1-11-91 AT 11:00 ADN DIDNT REPORT ACCIDENT UNTIL A WEEK LATER.

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