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December 3, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Midnight Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE SAID HE FELL ON CONVEYOR BELT WHILE SHOVELING AND CLEANING UP BELT ENTRY CAUSING HIM TO INJURE HIS NECK.

November 9, 1993 KY · Coal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Midnight Coal Corp · Fall from machine

HE HAD FINISHED WELDING ON A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. HE JUMPED OFF THE EQUIPMENT INJURING HIS KNEE. COMPANY WAS NOT PRODUCING COAL YET. THIS IS A NEW MINE.

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