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Years on record: 1983–2026
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August 15, 1995 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Prestige Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHLE ROCK DUSTING THE EMPLOYEE LOST BALANCE AND EXTENDED HIS LEG TO REGAIN BALANCE. HE TWISTED IS KNEE.

January 9, 1992 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Prestige Coal Company · Fall down stairs

EMPL WALKING DOWN THE STEP OF MINE FOREMAN OFFICE PORCH.SLIPPED & FELL HITTING BACK ON BOTTOM STEP.

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