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1983–2026
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November 14, 1995 OK · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heatherly Mining Inc · Fall from machine

THE MECHANIC WAS DISMOUNTING FROM DOZER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL. APPARENTLY HE HAD OIL OR SOME SLICK SUBSTANCE ON THE SOLES OF HIS SHOES WHICH WAS THE MAIN CONTRIBUTOR TO THE ACCIDENT.

September 25, 1995 OK · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heatherly Mining Inc · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING UP SOME METAL STAIRS WHEN ONE OF THE STAIRS COLLAPSED. HE FELL TRHOUGH AND CUT HIS BACK. HIS KNEE HIT THE STRP IN FRONT OF HIM.

August 6, 1993 OK · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heatherly Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GAMMA-COAT, MUD ON REAR BUMPER AND GROUND WET, MUDDLY.

March 16, 1993 OK · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heatherly Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED WAS SHOVELING ON #3 BELT AT XC 31 ON S. SIDE AS HE PUSHED THE SHOVEL UNDER THE BELT HE FELL TO HIS KNEES. HE WAS LOADED ON A BACK BOARDAND TRANSPORTED OUT OF MINE.

June 12, 1989 OK · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heatherly Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE ENTERING THE MAIN ENTRY HE FELL ON THE SLICK BOTTOM LANDING ON HIS SHOULDERS AND BACK ON THE GROUND AND HIS TOOL BOX. HIS BODY IS VERY SORE FROM THE FALL.

February 25, 1989 OK · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Heatherly Mining Inc · Fall from machine

STEPPING OFF TRACK OF CONT.HAULAGE EQUIP ONTO UNLEVEL GROUND WHILE MOVING TO SEE WHY MINING HAD STOPPED.

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