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May 19, 2005 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CAM - Kentucky, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was moving wooden board and twisted his knee. He did not start missing work from this injury until 7-15-05. This was the first day that he started missing work.

October 29, 2004 KY · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
CAM - Kentucky, LLC · Fall onto or against objects

He was hooking the rope onto the continuous miner and fell, striking his hand on a rock which cut the palm of his hand.

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