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February 12, 1993 KY · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Canyon Coals Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE STATED IT WAS RAINY, HE HAD ON RAIN SUIT AND RUBBER BOOTS. HE WAS ON PRELL TRUCK SLIPPED OFF OF BACK STEP AND WRENCHED HIS BACK.

September 21, 1992 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Canyon Coals Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

GOING UP STEPS OF PARTS TRAILER-PULLED MUSCLE ON THE LEFT LEG.

June 9, 1992 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Canyon Coals Inc · Fall from machine

ON PLATFORM OUTSIDE CAB, FALL TO GROUND

December 12, 1991 KY · Coal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Canyon Coals Inc · Fall from machine

THE EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING ON THE TRACK OF THE DRILL WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL. HE CAUGHT HIMSELF AND LANDED ON HIS FEET. THE JAR FROM THE FALL TWISTED HIS BACK.

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