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2000–2026
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May 29, 2013 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jet Coal Company Inc · Fall from piled material

Step up on two crib blocks about 12" high - step off lost balance and fell hurt wrist

March 16, 2010 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jet Coal Co. Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While walking on section, stepped into a hole and turned ankle.

May 10, 2005 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jet Coal Company Incorporated · Fall to the walkway or working surface

While holding up belt scraper arm the man on the other side dropped his end over loading injured's side. Injured fell on his knee.

August 26, 2003 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jet Coal Company Incorporated · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WALKING ALONG BELT STUMBLED FELL ON KNEE.

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