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Years on record: 1983–2026
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March 3, 1989 KY · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Pecks Branch Mining Company Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CHANGING BATTERIES INA 644B JOHN DEER END LOADER WHILE IN DAMP WEATHER STANDING ON THE REAR TIRE WHEN HE LOST FOOT AGE & SLIPPED & FELL. EMPLOYEE COMPLAINED WITH HIP BONE SEVERAL DAYS LATER.

April 27, 1983 KY · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Phelps Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS CARRYING SOME SUPPLIES IN HIS ARMS & STUMBLED & TURNED HIS ANKLE.

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