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November 17, 1994 KY · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Sidewinder Mining Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS WIPING THE WINDOWS ON THE CRANE & SLIPPED OFF THE BACK & HITTING HIS LEGS AGAINST A METAL BRACKET ON THE CRANE. HIS RIGHT LEG WAS BRUISED & SKINNED & 2 DAYS LATER INFECTION SET IN & UPON GOING TO THE HOSPITAL HE WAS ADMITTED.

October 31, 1991 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Sidewinder Mining Company · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms

EMPLOYEE WAS DOING TOUCH-UP PAINTING ON STEEL BEAM SLIPPED & FELL

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