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January 6, 2003 TN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

U.S. Coal, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS UNLOADING PARTS FROM SHUTTLE CAR. SLIPPED AND FELL STRIKING BACK.

July 16, 2001 TN · Coal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

U S Coal Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS HELPING INSTALL A 20 HP MOTOR ON RAW COAL SCREEN, LOST HIS FOOTING, SLIPPED AND FELL STRIKING HANDRAIL.

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