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January 23, 1992 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Knott County Coal Company · Fall from machine

ATTEMPTED TO STEP ON A BELT DRIVE AND FELL APPROX. 5' LANDING ON HIS BACK. HE REPORTED THAT AFTER SEEKING MEDICAL TREATMENT AT OUT LADY OF THE WAY HOSPITAL MARTIN, KY. HE HAD A TWISTED MUSCLE IN HIS BACK AND A PULLED LIGAMENT. NO IMPAIRMENT RATING AT THIS TIME.

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