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1983–2026
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April 22, 1993 KY · Coal scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
South Fork Energies Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS GOING TO HOOK THE DRILL UP TO THE SCOOP. HE WAS GOING TO GET ON TOP OF THE SCOOP WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL OFF.

April 20, 1992 KY · Coal scoop car operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
South Fork Energies Inc · Fall onto or against objects

GETTING IN THE TRUCK TO GO UP THE HILL TO THE MINES, HE STEPPED UP ON THE BUMPER AND SLIPPED. IT BRUISED HIS LEG AND SKINNED HIS SHIN.

May 14, 1991 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
South Fork Energies Inc · Fall onto or against objects

HEAD DRIVE GREASING IT AND STEPPED ON SOME 2" WATER LINE AND FELL BACKWARD AND HIT HIS BACK AGAINST A CRIB BLOCK.

May 21, 1990 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
South Fork Energies Inc · Fall onto or against objects

HE GOT OFF THE BOLTER TO CHECK CABLE AND SLIPPED. HE FELL BACKWARD AND HIT ON A PIECE OF ROCK. BOTTOM WAS DAMP AND SLICK.

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