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February 16, 1987 KY · Coal grader operator, roadgrader operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Clay Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMP WAS WALKING3ACROSS THE HOOD OF END DUMP TRUCK WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL. HE PUT HIS LEFT HAND DOWN TO CATCH HIMSELF AND IT CAUGHT ON A PIECE OF STEEL. THIS CAUSED AN AVULSION OF THE SKIN BETWEEN THE TH6MB AND FORE FINGER THAT REQUIRED 5 STITCHES TO CLOSE

March 20, 1986 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Clay Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS DI8MOUNTING BACK DUMP AT END OF SHIFT AND LOST HIS BALANCE CAUSING HIM TO FALL 8' TO THE GROUND.THE FALL CAUSED CONTUSIONS TO THE BOTTOMS OF BOTH FEET.

December 20, 1984 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mountain Clay Inc · Fall from machine

THE EE WAS CLIMBING LADDER ABOARD THE TRUCK WHEN HE LOST HIS BALANCE & FELL 5\ TO T HE GROUND.

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