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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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February 16, 1993 KY · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rickey S Winn Construction · Fall onto or against objects

WENT TO SHUT BACK DOOR AND SLIPPED ON TIRE HITTING BACK BULGED DISK LIGAMENTS TORN MUSCLE SWOLEN IN BACK.

February 8, 1993 KY · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rickey S Winn Construction · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPED OFF SCRAPER TWISTED RIGHT KNEE INSIDE OF KNEE INJURED.

September 14, 1990 KY · Coal mechanic helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rickey S Winn Construction · Fall from machine

ORIGINAL OCCURRENCE HAPPENED ON 9-14-90 AT 8:00 AM WHEN PUTTING A STARTER ON A SCRAPER AND HE FELL OFF, HOWEVER NO SEVERE PAIN RESULTED. RECURRING PAIN FORCED HIM TO RENOTIFY THE EMPLOYER AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.

July 23, 1988 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Rickey S Winn Construction · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE STEPPED UP ON TO THE OIL TRAILER HIS SHOES APPARENTLY WERE OILY BECAUSE HE SLIPPED & FELL STRAINED MUSCLES IN BACK

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