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November 7, 1995 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Hill Mining Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING TO OUTSIDE HIS LIGHT WENT OUT, HE TRIPPED AND FELL ON SOME ROCKS HITTING HIS FACE CAUSING INJURY TO HIS FACE.

October 12, 1995 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Hill Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING BELT HE SLIPPED AND FELL. ON HIS LEG.

May 30, 1990 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Conakay Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJ EMPL STEPPED ON PIPE LYING ON GROUND & FELL & CAUGHT HIMSELF ITH LEFT HAND. VICTIMBROKE BONE IN LEFT HAND.

April 29, 1987 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
A & A Francis Energy Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CL3MBING UP TO GET INTO ENDLOADER WHEN HIS FOOT SLIPPED. EMPLOYEE HIT THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS HEAD AGAINST END LOADER AND JERKED HIS BACK.

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