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February 17, 1988 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Costain Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED WAS LIFTING AS PUMP OUT OF GREASE BARRELL AND SLIPPED AND CAUGHT HIMSELF.HE SAID HIS ABCK WAS HURT.

April 4, 1986 KY · Coal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Costain Coal Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

I.NAME PULLED U1 TO WHERE MECHANICS WERE WORKING. BENT OVER BEHIND MECHANICS TRUCK AND STEPPED LEFT FOOT IN SMALL HOLE LOST BALANCE AND FELL TO GROUND. HE BROKE LEFT ANKLE IN TWO PLACES

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