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Of which fatal
3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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June 9, 1987 IN · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brazil Coal & Clay Corp · Struck against stationary object

WHILE EMPLOYEE 4AS TAKEN A COP OFF A TD-25E SLIP AND BRUISED HIS LEFT HAND.

January 23, 1986 IN · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brazil Coal & Clay Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS MO5ING POWER CABLE AND SLIPPED AND PULLED A MUSCLE IN LOWER LEFT HIP AREA.

June 20, 1984 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brazil Coal & Clay Corp · Fall from machine

WHILE EE WAS SERVICING P&H SHOVEL HE SLIP & FELL OFF THE TRACK BRUISING HIS L PELVIS.

February 17, 1984 IN · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brazil Coal & Clay Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE EMPLOYEE WAS TRYING TO UNANGLE THE DUMP ROPE FROM HOIST CHAINS LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL CAUSING BRUISES ON SHOULDERS AND BACK.

September 24, 1983 IN · Coal rock driller SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brazil Coal & Clay Corp · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING OFF SERVICE TO REFUEL DRILL OIL AND GREASE ON THE BED OF TRUCK CAUSE HIM TO SLIP AND HIT RT THIGH FOREMAN WAS CALLED AT 1230PM SUNDAY 092583

September 15, 1983 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brazil Coal & Clay Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMP WAS PICKING SHALE OUT OF THE COAL OFF A CONBEYOR BELT HE WAS REACH AND HIS FOOTING SLIP LETTING HIM FALL AGAINST STEEL GUARD NOT REPORTED TO SURERVISOR TILL 9/20/83

August 30, 1983 IN · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brazil Coal & Clay Corp · Struck against stationary object

STEPPING OFF DRAGLINE AND STEPPED ON PIECE OF SHELL.DARKNESS WAS BIGGEST CAUSE OF ACCIDENT.

June 23, 1983 IN · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brazil Coal & Clay Corp · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE EE WAS WALKING UP A RAMP HE TRIPPED ON A STEEL CABLE & PUNCTURED R KNEE.

May 25, 1983 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brazil Coal & Clay Corp · Fall down stairs

EMP WAS COMING DOWN THE STEPS OF FILTER TRAILER AND SLIP BRUISING LOWER BACK

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