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February 21, 1994 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Diamond Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

PULLING ON MINER CABLE & FEET SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM CAUSING HIM TO STRAIN HIS LOWER BACK

November 12, 1993 KY · Coal clerk, timekeeper, office worker, director of sales SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Diamond Mining Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS STEPPING DOWN OFF OF DOZER WHEN HE SLIPPED ON THE TRACK AND FELL APPROX. 4 1/2 FEET TO THE GROUND LANDING ON HIS RIGHT ARM HEAD.

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