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March 1, 1990 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Western Carbon Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON CAPRA DREDGE AND SLIPPED. EMPLOYEE FELL HITTING UPPER LEFT ARM ON SPONSON OF DREDGE.

August 14, 1989 KY · Coal superintendent SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Western Carbon Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE TWISTED KNEE ON UNEVEN GROUND. KNEE SPRAIN.

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