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June 5, 1987 KY · Coal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Elk Creek Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS PU8HING A WHEELBARROW FULL OF COAL UP THE HILL NEAR THE SHOP GOING FROM THE CRUSHE ROOM TO THE COAL HOPER AND HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON LOOSE GRAVEL ON THE ROAD.HE FELT A SLIGHT PAIN IN HIS BACK. 3

April 3, 1987 KY · Coal rodman, surveyor/transit helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Elk Creek Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS HO5DING A SURVEY ROD AND WALKING DOWN SIDE OF MOUNTAIN. EMPLOYEE SLIPPED IN SNOW AND SPRAINED HIS LEFT ANKLE.

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