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August 29, 2006 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Big Elk Mining LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was cutting a track pad bolt. Pad broke loose striking employee and making him fall to the ground.

September 19, 2005 KY · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Big Elk Mining LLC · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee fell in a manhole on the 8050 Dragline. Manhole was not covered.

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