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October 3, 1983 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Brush Fork Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

SLIPPED & FELL IN SCOOP DIPPER & PULLED MUSCLE IN CHEST.

September 12, 1983 KY · Coal scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Brush Fork Coal Company · Fall from machine

THE VICTIM WAS PLACING A S & S SCOOP ON CHARGE. ONCE COMPLETING THIS TASK THE VICTIM GOT OFF THE EQUIPMENT BY JUMPING TO THE GROUND FROM THE BATTERIES & THUS INJURING HIS FOOT.

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