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1983–2026
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March 21, 1988 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Amber Coal Company Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WALKING ACROSS SECTION STEPPED IN A HOLE

January 9, 1984 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Somerset Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WAS LENDING A RESIN BOLT. THE BOLT TURNED CAUSING HIM TO LOOSE HIS BALANCE AND FALL.

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