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October 3, 1990 WV · Coal scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Panther Energy Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING AROUND SCOOP WHEN HE SLIPPED AND CAUGHT HIS LEFT FOOT ON FEEDER FLIGHT.

August 9, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Panther Energy Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS TAKING DOWN BELT STANDS WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK 3" X4' X5' FELL ON EMPLOYEE'S LOWER BACK.THIS INJURY WAS NOT DUE TO VIOLATION OR MINER TRAINING.

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