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October 3, 1994 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hot Rod Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS GOING BACK TO OPERATE SHUTTLE CAR AFTER HIS DINNER BREAK, FELT SOMETHING POP IN HIS KNEE WHILE WALKING.

November 8, 1993 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Hot Rod Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

PULLING ROCK OFF OF BELT SLIPPED AND FELL ON HIP EMPLOYEE WORKED UNTIL THE 15TH OF NOV. THEN DECIDED TO GOT TO DOCTOR.

October 8, 1993 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Little Corry J Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE STEPPED IN HOLE FOOT SLIPPED ON MUD & TWISTED BACK & KNEE.

March 31, 1992 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Dog Coal Company Inc · Fall from machine

WET SURFACE AND MUDDY BOOTS CAUSED EMPLOYEE TO SLIP FROM LOADER WHILE SERVICING FALLING ABOUT SIX FEET TO GROUND LANDING ON RIGHT FOOT FIRST.

December 18, 1991 VA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Dog Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

FELL AND TWISTED LEG,STRIKING KNEE AREA ON BOTTOM WHILE HELPING LIFT UP A 10/SC TIRE.EMPLOYEE THOUGHT KNEE WAS JUST BRUISED BUT KEPT EXPERIENCING PAIN-SAW A PHYSICIAN FIRST ON MARCH 6,1992.

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