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1983–2026
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June 17, 1989 KY · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Base Enterprises Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP IN PIT PACKING OIL TO LOADER DUE TO MUDDY CONDITIONS TWISTED L KNEE CAUSING IT TO SWELL TO RETAIN FLUID ADMITTED TO HOSP.

May 9, 1989 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Base Enterprises Corp · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE WAS LEAVING THE PARTS TRAILER WITH 2 GALLONS OF OIL WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE WET AND MUDDY STEPS FLEW OUT FROM UNDER HIM CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO FALL TO THE GROUND LANDING ON THE STEPS.

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