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September 25, 1991 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dunkard Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS GETTING OUT OF SHUTTLE CAR WHEN FOOT SLIPPED & TWISTED

December 12, 1990 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dunkard Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

PIECE OF OLD BELTING WAY LAYING BETWEEN TRACK ALONG BELT TRACK ENTRY. BELT HAD MUD & WET ROCK DUST ON IT. PERSON INJURED WAS WALKING ON BELT WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL ON RIGHT SHOULDER.

January 27, 1986 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bow Valley Coal Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I,NAME WAS WALK3NG FROM #4 TO #5 ENTRY. HE SPRAINED HIS LEFT ANKLE, IN AN ATTEMPT TO AVOID FALLING HE JERKED ANDALSO STRAINED HIS LEFT HIP. HE CONTINUED TO WORK ON THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT, HE FINISHED HIS S2IFT, HE ALSO WORKED ON 28TH, 29TH AND 30TH.

January 20, 1986 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bow Valley Coal (Ky) Inc · Fall onto or against objects

MINER WAS OUTSI8E AND I.NAME WAS GREASING IT.STEPPED UP ONTO MINER PANTO GREASE FITTING ON HEAD AND SLIPPED AND FELL ON PAN.LEFT HIP STRUCK PAN.

September 24, 1985 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bow Valley Coal Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

I.NAME WALKED TWO BREAKS FROM THE END OF THE TRACK TO THE SCOOP CHARGING STATION THROUGH MUD AND WATER AS HE STARTED TO ENTER THE CHARGING STATION HIS FOOT SLID AND HE TWISTED HIS RT KNEE IT W AS DRY AT THE CHARGING STATION THERE WAS MUD ONHIS BOOTS

January 4, 1985 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harlan Fuel Company · Fall onto or against objects

I NAME WAS ATTEMPTING TO TAKE DOWN A LOOSE PIECE OF DRAW ROCK,BY HAND ANOTHER PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON THE SHOULDER I NAME FELL AND STRUCK HIS RIB CAGE AGAINST A 4\ WATER LINE HIS 2RD 3RD AND 6TH RIBS WERE FRACTURED,HE ALSO RECIEVED MINOR BRUISES TO SHOULDER AND KNEE. ND.,3RD AND 6TH3RIBS WERE FRACTURED,HE ALSO RECEIVED MINOR BRUISES TO SHOULDER AND KNEE.

April 27, 1983 KY · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bow Valley Coal Resources Inc · Fall onto or against objects

WORKER WAS UNLOADING HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE FROM ELECTRICAL TRUCK INTO SUPPLY CAR. WORKER TRIPPED AN FELL, STRIKING HIS JAW AGAINST A CRIB BLOCK, AS HE TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF, HE REACHED OUT WITH LEFT ARM AND ABSORBED MOST OF THE IMPACT.

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