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March 4, 1987 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Big Hill Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS HE5PING TO PUSH ON SHUTTLE CAR THAT HAD GOT STUCKUP. HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL AGAINST SHUTTLE CAR

August 7, 1986 KY · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Big Hill Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

SLIPPED AND FEL5 WHILE INSIDE MINE.

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