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1983–2026
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December 10, 1992 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Andy Frost Coal Company Inc · Fall from machine

THE EMPLOYEE WAS CLIMBING DOWN OFF 175C TRACK LOADER. IT HAD BEEN RAINING, HIS FOOT SLIPPED, HE FELL A FEW FEET TO THE GROUND WHERE HE LANDED ON HIS LEFT HIP ON A WOODEN PALLET.

July 17, 1991 KY · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Andy Frost Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS UNLOADING EXPLOSIVES OUT OF TRUCK BED. WHEN HE WAS STEPPING OUT OF THE BED OF THE TRUCK HE TWISTED HIS ANKLE.

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