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3,112
Years on record
1983–2026
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July 18, 1986 KY · Coal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Martin Rail Siding Ndg Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS RE5EASING BRAKE ON RAILCAR WHEN HE FELL FROM THE LADDER APPROX 10 FT TO THE GROUND EMPLOYEE BROKE LEFT ARM AND INJURED BACK HE WAS TAKEN BY AMBULANCE TO HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS X-R AYED AND GIVEN 1AIN PILLS THEN RELEASED TO GO HOME

August 12, 1985 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Martin Rail Siding Ndg Inc · Fall from machine

EMP WAS RELEASING BRAKE ON RAILCAR WHEN HE FELL APPROX 3\ FROM THE RAILCAR TO THE GROUND. HE WAS HAVING CHEST PAINS HE WAS TAKEN BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS X-RAYED AND GIVEN A PRESCRIPTION FOR PAIN PILLS

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