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1983–2026
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April 22, 1994 TN · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tennessee Energy Corp · Fall onto or against objects

WHIEL SERVICING #3 BELT HEAD EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL ON GREASE THAT WAS SPILLED, STRICING HIS RIGHT HAND AGAINST HTE TURN BUCKLE ON TAIL PIECE.

March 17, 1994 TN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tennessee Energy Corp · Fall onto or against objects

WHILE BOLTING, EMP. SLIPPED ON SPILLAGE ON RIB HIS ARM LANDED AGAINST THE CONTROL LEVER FOR DRIVING, FORCED HIS HEAD AGAINST HIS RIGHT ANKLE & LEFT THIGH. SKIN AND MUSCLES APPEARED BRUISED. AN KLE SEEMED TO BE SPRAIN.

July 17, 1993 TN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tennessee Energy Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

ROOF BOLTER OPERATOR PULLED THE CABLE HE WAS LEFFING DOWN & CAUSED THE CABLE TO BREAK LOOSE & KNOCKED HIM DOWN

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