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November 16, 1993 IN · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Minerals Inc · Fall from machine

WHILE CHECKING WIRING ON TRANSMISSION SENDING UNIT, SLIPPED AND LANDED ON FUEL TANK.

October 16, 1993 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Minerals Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WORKER WAS SERVICING DOZER WHEN HE SLIPPED ON WET SURFACE & FELL INJURING HIS BACK

November 1, 1991 IN · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Minerals Inc · Fall from machine

WHEN STEPPING OUT OF CAB ONTO WET TRACK. HE SLIPPED ON GROUSERS AND SPRAINED KNEE.

July 6, 1990 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
United Minerals Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE WORKING ON BREAKER SLIPPED.

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