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January 19, 1998 TN · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Reatta Mining · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

STEPPED IN HOLE & TWISTED KNEE.

December 16, 1997 TN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Reatta Mining · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS IN SQUATTING POSITION WHEN HE SLIPPED ON ICE. TO BREAK HIS FALL HE EXTENDED HIS HAND, HURTING HIS WRIST AREA, THUMB AND 2 FINGERS. ACCIDENT OCCURRED OUTSIDE WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS ATT EMPTING TO MAKE MECHANICAL REPAIRS TO BOLT MACHINE.

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