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April 9, 1987 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Preservati Construction Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS ME5SURING THE HEIGHT OF THE COAL SEAM WHEN A ROCK APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES I DIAMETER FELL FROM HIGHWALL STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON THE SIDE OF HIS FACE MAKING A LACERATION ABOUT ONE INCH LONG. 3

February 14, 1985 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

PUTTING FUEL IN THE FUEL TRUCK.HAD MUD ON HIS FEET ONE FOOT SLIPPED AND LOST HISBALANCE,AND FELL OFF THE TRUCK ON A 1/2DRUM,HIT THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS RIBE AND CHEST.

December 15, 1983 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Preservati Construction Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BLOCKING UP A SCREEN WITH A PIECE OF METAL THE METAL FELL OUTAND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON RING FINGER OF LEFT HAND EMPLOYEES FINGER WAS BROKEN AND REQUIRED STITCHES

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