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August 21, 2012 KY · Coal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Viking Acquisition Group, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

guard sitting post approached and assaulted/harrassed by two unknown guys for his wallet guard ran and jumped over bank

May 4, 2011 KY · Coal pumper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Viking Acquisition Group, LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was exiting passenger side of service truck when he slipped. He then caught himself with his left arm and felt a strain in his left arm.

January 17, 2011 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Viking Acquisition Group, LLC · Fall from machine

He was climbing down ladder of end loader, when he slipped and fell to the ground. He strained a muscle in his lower back. He was originally released to return to work on 1/19/2011, but he returned to the Dr. and has not returned to work yet.

December 17, 2010 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Viking Acquisition Group, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Victim was pulling on cable, and fell. Did not report it until 12-17-10, when his back began to hurt. Went to dr. on 12-20-10, L-5 vertebra out of line. Has appt. with physical therapy on 01-03-2011.

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