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1983–2026
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June 3, 1993 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Criterion Coal Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE ADN TWO CO-WORKERS WERE INSTLALING 3" STEEL WATER LINE ABOVE A COVERED BELT CONVEYOR HEIGHT ABOVE GROUND APPROX 6'. WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF CLIMBING DOWN FROM TOP OF BELT CONVEYOR EM PLOYEE JUMPED TO THE GROUND FROM A HEIGHT OF APPROX 3 FT AND TWISTED LEFT KNEE JOINT.

February 27, 1991 KY · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kentucky Criterion Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE STEPPED ON LOOSE COAL AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE TUNNEL CAUSING HIM TO LOSE HIS FOOTING. EMPLOYEE FELL ON HIS RIGHT SIDE.

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