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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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July 28, 1987 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Johns Creek Coal Company · Fall from machine

HE WAS CLEANING3RAIL CARS AND IT STARTED RAINING. HE WAS CLIMBING OUT OF THE CAR WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON WET FINE COAL AND FELL TO BEAM IN MIDDLE OF CAR AND THEN FELL ON THROUGH DOOR AND LAND ON BACK ON TRA7KS.

March 4, 1983 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ingram Coal Company Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL TO THE GROUND WHILE STEPPING DOWN FROM THE END LOADER

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