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May 25, 1989 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Bare Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

HE WAS FALLING AFUEL TRUCK FROM A STAIONARY TANK. HE CLIMBED DOWN THE LADDER TO CHECK FOR AND LOST UP FOOTING AND SLIPPED. WHILE TRYING TO CATCH HIMSELF HE CUT HIS HAND ON THE SKIRT THAT HO LD THE TANK ON.

August 1, 1988 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE

Bare Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

OPERATOR OF SHUTTLE TRUCK PULLED AWAY FROM LOADING AREA BEFORE THE INJURED WAS ON BOARD CAUSING INJURY TO HIS SHOULDER WHICH RESULTED IN A SPASM AND THE ASSOCIATED INFLAMATION.

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