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1983–2026
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August 2, 1994 KY · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Magic Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WORKING ON FEEDER TAKING SLACK OUT OF TRACK. HE WAS USING AN SLATE BAR TO RELEASE GREASE JACK WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON WET BOTTOM TWISTING HIS BACK WHEN HE FELL. EE FINISHED WORKING THE WEEK ON BUT SAID HIS BACK WAS GETTING WORST.

July 31, 1994 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Magic Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING UP BELT HANGER WITH WRENCH WHEN DROP OF WATER WITH DEBREE IN IT FELL HITTING HIM IN LEFT EYE REQUIRING IT TO BE CHECKED OUT.

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