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January 25, 1983 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Pocahontas Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

WALKING ACROSS THE TRACK WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL HITTING HIS RIBS ON THE RAIL

January 18, 1983 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Pocahontas Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WALKING DOWN THE HILL GOING TO THE MAN TRIP WHEN HE FELL ON SOME ICE STRIKING HIS BACK ON THE GROUND.

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