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February 17, 1988 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
C R Howard Inc · Fall from machine

SLIPPED AND FELL OFF END LOADER WHILE GREASIN GBXXX BOOM.

July 30, 1987 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler POWERED HAULAGE
C R Howard Inc · Struck against a moving object

WET SOFT BOTTOM3THAT HAS RUTTED OUT IN PLACES. THE INJURED WAS TRYING TO STAY OUT OF THE RUTS WEXX WHEN THE SCOOP SLID DOWN IN THE RUTS, HE HIT HIS BACK AGAINST THE ACERCEATOR DECK.

March 27, 1987 WV · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
C R Howard Inc · Struck against a moving object

WHILE USING DOW3 PRESSURE ON THE SCOOP BUCKET TO RAISE THE WHEELS OFF THE PAVEMINT FOR BLOCKING PURPOSES,THE CRIBS CREELED FROM UNDER THE WHEELS CAUSING SCOOP TO SIDE OFF THE CRIBS.SCOOP OPER ATOR STRUCK FOR9HEAD AGAINST TOP OF SCOOP CANOPY.INDIVIDUAL RECEIVED SEVEN SUTURES.

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