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1983–2026
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March 25, 1993 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coal Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EMPLOYEE SLIPPED WHILE WALKING AN FELL DOWN AGAINST THE MINE FLOOR STRIKING HIS LEFT RIB CAGE FRACTURING A RIB.

July 21, 1992 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS CUTTING A BELT DRIVE LOOSE TO RECOVER IT. HE RAN OUT OF OXYGEN, HE WAS GOING TO GET ANOTHER CYLINDER. HE WAS DRAGGING THE CYLINDER OUT WHEN HE SLIPPED OFF A LEDGE APPROX. 2' HIGH AT THE ENTRANCE TO A SUMP. THE OXYGEN CYLINDER FELL ON HIM ALSO.

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