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1983–2026
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January 23, 1997 CA · Metal/Non-Metal motorman, motor person, swamper, switchman, locomotive operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lion Trail Minerals Inc · Fall from ladders

EE SLIPPED OFF OF LADDER IN RAISE MANWAY. EE'S FOOT WENT THROUGH THE LADDER RUNGS, & EE TWISTED HIS KNEE.

November 19, 1996 CA · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Lion Trail Minerals Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING MINE TIMBERS AND OTHER MATERIALS. HE SLIPPED OFF A UNDER NAILED LAGGEN. HE FELL 18 FEET TO A SLUSHER DRIFT.

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