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January 21, 1994 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Eldorado Coal Company Inc · Fall down stairs

SLIPPED & FELL ON STEPS LEADING INTO A VAN. THERE ARE 6 STEPS UP TO THE VAN DECK WITH A HAND RAIL. THESE STEPS ARE MADE OF WOOD & THEY ARE 1' WIDE X 1' APART. WE WERE UNAWARE OF ACCIDENT UNT IL NEXT DAY.

February 16, 1989 KY · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Kilowatt Coal Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

ROOF BOLTER HELPER WAS LOADING BOLTS ON ROOF BOLTER WHEN HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL BACK INTO PILE OF BEARING PLATES AND HURT HIS LOWER BACK.

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