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March 23, 1996 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dry Fork Energy Inc · Fall onto or against objects

SLIPPED ON TRACK WHILE UNLOADING 6" BRATTICE BLOCKS AND FELL. HE STRUCK HIS LOWER BACK LEFT HIP ON THE TRACK.

July 13, 1987 WV · Coal scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southbend Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE IN THE PR2CESS OF DISLODGING A PIEE OF ROCK FROM THE FEEDER CONVEYOR THE WORKER SLIPPED AND SAID HE STRAINED HIS BACK.

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