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Years on record: 1983–2026
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June 10, 1987 MO · Coal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Universal Coal & Energy Division · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WALKING BETWEEN3OFFICE TRAILER EMPLOYEE TRIPPED ON DOOR FACING AND FELL IN WALKWAY INJURING RT KNEE AND BRUISING RT HAND AND WRIST

September 9, 1983 MO · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Universal Coal & Energy Division · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HOIST CABLE CAME OFF DRUM HITTING OILER. OILER FELL OFF CAT WALK 7" FROM GROUND LANDING ON HIS LEFT SHOULDER. OILER HAS A BLACK EYE, BROKEN NOSE, AND A BRUISED LEFT SHOULDER.

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