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1983–2026
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April 8, 1999 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sunny Ridge Mining Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DISMOUNTING A DOZER. STEPPED OFF THE GROUND AND TURNED HIS ANKLE.

January 29, 1999 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sunny Ridge Mining Company Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS CLIMBING ONTO THE END LOADER TO CHECK THE OIL AND FELL FROM THE TOP STEP AND LANDED ON SHOULDER AND BACK.

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