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1983–2026
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July 7, 1993 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pyramid Mining Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS DISMOUNTING OFF BACKHOE. HIS FOOT SLIPPED, CAUSING HIM TO FALL.

March 17, 1993 KY · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mesa Coals Inc · Fall from machine

FREEZING RAIN HAD COVERED DOZER WITH ICE. EMPLOYEE SLIPPED WHILE DISMOUNTING AND FELL STRIKING SHOULER AND ARM ON THE TRACK AND THE GROUND CAUSING SHOULDER AND ARM STRAIN AND PULLED LIGAMENTS .

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