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September 24, 1993 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big C Mining Company · Fall from ladders

MAN WAS LAID OFF ON 9-18-93. CAME OUT TO WORK ON 9-24-93 CONNED HIS WAY INTO THE MINES. WHEN THE SUPERINTENDENT ARRIVED AT 9:00 AM SENT WORK FOR THE MAN TO COME OUT. WENT STRAIGHT TO THE BRATT ICE PICKED UP A BLOCK WHEN HE SAID THE BLOCK FELL DOWN ON HIM, KNOCKING HIM OFF A LADDER THAT THE WITNESS SAID HE WAS NOT ON. THIS IS AN ALLEGED ACCIDENT.

July 29, 1992 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Big C Mining Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

61204IPPING WATER AT #2 HEAD DRIVE AND BENT OVER TO LIFT AND FELT A SHARP PAIN ON HIS LEFT UPPER BACK.

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