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June 17, 1995 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Red Oak Mining Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS WALKING AROUND SECTION FEEDER TO GET A PIPE WRENCH WHEN HE SLIPPED ON THE WET BOTTOM AND BUMPED HIS LEFT KNEE ON THE FEEDER CAUSING FLUID TO BUILD UP ON HIS LEFT KNEE.

June 14, 1995 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Red Oak Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVIGN SHUTTLE CAR PLUG FFROM RECEPTACLE AT L.D. BOX TO TEST CIRCUIT WHILE STANDING ON A RUBBER MAT. HIS RIGHT LEG SLIPPE DON THE MAT CUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS LOWER BACK.

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