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1983–2026
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July 23, 1984 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tuscaloosa Energy Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

INJURED WAS CROSSING BETWEEN TWO COAL CARS AT THE LICK CK. LOAD OUT POINT. WHENIN CROSSING, INJURED CAUGHT HIS PANTS LEGON THE CAR COUPLING PIN, CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS LEFT LEG. THIS WAS A R EOCCURANCE OF AN OLD INJURY.

July 10, 1984 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tuscaloosa Energy Corp · Fall from machine

INJURED WAS SITTING DOWN IN A LOCOMOTIVE DECK OPERATING IT. WHEN HE TRIED TO GET OUT HIS KNEE GAVE OUT CAUSING THE INJURY SUSTAINED.

February 16, 1984 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tuscaloosa Energy Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED WAS HANGING A LINE BRATTICE ACROSS #3 ENTRY ON 007-0 SECTION WHEN HE BEGAN TO TURN AROUND HE SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE CONDITIONS WERE WET & MUDDY

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