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June 19, 1989 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Belfry Coal Corp · Struck against stationary object

EE WAS CLEANING THE PLANT WHEN HE STEPPED THROUGH A PIECE OF GRATING WHICH HAD BEEN MOVED TO ONE SIDE OF A SUMP AREA, CAUSING THE EMPLOYEE TO STRIKE HIS LEG AGAINST THE GRATING.

January 16, 1987 KY · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Belfry Coal Corp · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS AT7EMPTING TO LOAD & WIRE A FRESHLY DRILLED BENCH. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LOAD A HOLE NEAR THE EDGE OF HIS WELL. EMPLOYEE SLIPPED OVER THE BANK.

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