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1983–2026
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April 16, 1994 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cougar Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EE WAS BUILDING A BRADDISH HE THOUGHT IT WAS GOING TO FALL AND WHEN HE TURNED TO RUN HE FELL AND CONTUSED HIS ELBOW.

May 8, 1993 KY · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cougar Coal Company Inc · Fall from machine

WORKING ON #2 BELT MAKING BELT SPLICE WHEN HE STEPPED OFF BELT CREELED RIGHT ANKLE.

July 20, 1991 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Cougar Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL WAS PULING LOADER CABLE WHEN HE SLIPPED ON PIECE OF COAL IN ROADWAY CAUSING HIM TO TWIST ANKLE.

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