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February 24, 1993 KY · Metal/Non-Metal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Nicholas County Quarry · Fall from machine

WAS DRIVING YUKE TRUCK CLIMBING OUT OF TRUCK. STEPPED OR LADDER WITH ICE AND FOOT SLIPPED AND FELL. CUTTING AND BREAKING RIGHT ARM.

September 28, 1990 KY · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Nicholas County Quarry · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS GETTING OFF LOADER FOOT SLIPPED TRIED TO GRAB HOLD OF LOADER RIGHT ARM CAUGHT CAUSING INJURY TO RIGHT ARM.

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