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1983–2026
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September 22, 1991 UT · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Soldier Creek Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

PLACING METAL ON TOP OF AN OVERCAST AND HE SLIPPED AND FELL.

October 3, 1990 UT · Coal utility man, errand boy, service truck operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Soldier Creek Coal Company · Fall down stairs

FIREBOSSING MAIN NORTH RETURN-IDLE AREA OF MINE-WALKING UP THE STAIRS OF OVERCAST,SLIPPED AND HIT HEAD ON STEPS.

July 28, 1990 UT · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Soldier Creek Coal Company · Over-exertion in lifting objects

LIFTING A PUMP AND HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND HE RECEIVED A HERNIA. OVER TIME IT GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE UNTIL HE HAD TO HAVE AN OPERATION. HIS FIRST DAY OFF WAS 1-10-91.

November 20, 1989 UT · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Soldier Creek Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

HE SLIPPED AND FELL LANDING ON HIS HAND. HE RECEIVED A SMALL CUT ON THE PALM OF HIS HAND.

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