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2000–2026
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September 30, 2019 KY · Coal water truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Clintwood Elkhorn Mining LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Some wiring caught fire in water truck, employee exited water truck to retrieve fire extinguisher. The next day EE started having back pain.

July 22, 2019 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Clintwood Elkhorn Mining LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Descending ladder from rock truck got to bottom step when EE's foot slipped and went in between first and second step straining EE's knee.

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