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1983–2026
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November 19, 1998 KY · Metal/Non-Metal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Aa Limestone Inc · Fall from machine

A COMBINATION OF A BROKEM STEP AND MUDDY BOOTS CAUSED THE EMPLOYEE TO SLIP AND FALL, INJURING HIS LEFT ELBOW AS IT STRUCK THE STEP.

July 24, 1998 KY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Aa Limestone Inc · Fall from machine

FOOT SLIPPED OFF ROCK TRUCKS STEP. FELL AGAINST BUMPER. OFF 2 DAYS

June 27, 1998 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Aa Limestone Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

LABORER STEPPED OFF PIPE ONTO GROUND - STEPPED DOWN 17 TO 18 INCHES - TWISTED OR BROKEN ANKLE.

January 14, 1998 KY · Metal/Non-Metal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Aa Limestone Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

TRIPPED OVER RUG ON FLOOR.

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