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October 29, 1990 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bronco Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

PERSON TRIPPED AND FELL. SORE BACK MUSCLES.

October 4, 1989 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bronco Mining Inc · Fall onto or against objects

WORKING ON ROOFBOLTER HANDLING PUMP SLIP & STRUCK HIS RIB AREA ON MACHINE RT SIDE OF HIS BODY CAUSING SORENESS TO RIB AREA

September 5, 1989 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bronco Mining Inc · Fall onto or against objects

HE WAS WORKING BELTS. HIS FOOT SLIPPED ON STEEL TRACK THAT RUN ALONG HIS BELT LINE. EMPLOYEE DID NOT MISS ANY WORK AT TIME OF INJURY, HE WAS LAYED OFF A FEW DAYS LATER THEN CALLED BACK AND SAI D HE HAD TO GO TO DR WITH KNEE.

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