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February 19, 2009 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
C & N Mining LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Stepping out of back of truck, lost footage and landed on tailgate and ball of bumper on left side. Went to ER and took X-ray, nothing broke, just bruised.

May 22, 2007 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
C & N Mining LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE simply fell down while underground, as witnessed by another EE. Inj EE said he was ok & not hurt when asked & worked until 4pm & left mine to vote. Inj EE did not report any injury to management prior to leaving the mine.

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