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December 13, 1990 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Rocky Creek Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects

PULLING PIECE OF LOOSE ROCK OFF OF CONT MINER & PULLED MUSCLES IN LOWER BACK.

December 14, 1989 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rocky Creek Mining Inc · Fall from machine

LOST BALANCE & FELL OFF OF BULLDOZER. HE FELL ON RIGHT HAND & WRIST BREAKING WRIST.

November 20, 1989 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rocky Creek Mining Inc · Fall from machine

DRIVER WAS CLIMBING DOWN OUT OF ENDLOADER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL.

September 22, 1988 WV · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rocky Creek Mining Inc · Fall from machine

JUMP ON TRUCK SLIP AND FELL BROKE LEFT FOOT.

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