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May 15, 1991 IN · Coal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Green Ridge Mining Inc · Fall from machine

JUMPED OFF THE BLADE PUSH ARM TO THE GROUND (APROX. 5 FEET). FELT SHARP PAIN IN BACK, BUT DID NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS UNTIL NEXT DAY.

January 21, 1991 IN · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Green Ridge Mining Inc · Fall onto or against objects

HE WAS GETTING BACK ON HIS D9H DOZER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND CAME BACK AGAINST THE INSIDE BLADE ON HIS RIGHT SHOULDER.

October 7, 1985 IN · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Green Ridge Mining Inc · Fall from machine

EMP WAS STEPPING OFF LADDER ON GREASE TRUCK AND SLIPPED WHILE CATCHING HIMSELF HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT ANKLE

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