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February 3, 1986 UT · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Soldier Creek Coal Company · Fall down stairs

HE WAS LEAVING 7HE BATHOUSE TO GO HOME WHEN HE SLIPPED ON THE STAIRS & FELL.

December 5, 1984 UT · Coal drill helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Soldier Creek Coal Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING TRAILING CABLE ON DRILL TENDER UNIT.HE WAS STANDING ON TOP OF UNIT.HE PULLED ON THE CABLE AND SLIPPED AND FELL OFF OF UNIT AS HE DID.HARD HAT FELL OFF.HE FELL APPROX. 4-5F FT.HIT ON HIS HEAD.RECEIVED MEDUMUN LACERATION TO TOP OF HEAD.

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