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1983–2026
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August 28, 1997 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black Creek Land & Mineral Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EE WAS SERVICING THE D50K OVERBURDEN DRILL AND REAPIRING A BROKEN HYDRAULIC LINE. THE EE SLIPPED IN THE OIL ON THE CATWALK FELL ON THE CATWALK AND THEN DOWN TO THE CRAWLER, BREAKING HIS TAILBO NE.

January 6, 1997 AL · Coal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Black Creek Land & Mineral Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS OPERATING AN 1100 HITACHI BACKHOE UNTIL HE WENT OUT OF THE CAB TO MAKE A CHECK & SLIPPED ON A WET WALKWAY FAILED TO CATCH HIMSELF ON THE HANDRAIL & STRUCK HIS RIGHT HAND ON THE STEP AS HE FELL. THE EE HAD NEGATIVE XRAYS & RETURNED THE NEXT REGULAR SHIFT. 1/7/97.

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