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June 21, 2000 VA · Coal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trico Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING BOLT DOWN STEPS AND FELL HURTING BACK, NECK, KNEE.

June 21, 2000 VA · Coal miner, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trico Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS CARRYING BOLT DOWN STEPS AND FELL HURT BACK AND KNEE.

June 12, 2000 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Trico Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING MINER CABLE AND FELT SHARP PAIN IN BACK.

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