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273,193
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Years on record
2000–2026
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July 12, 2000 KY · Coal scoop car/scooptram operator, load/haul/dump (lhd) operator, teletram operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ember Contracting Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE HAD WENT TO BATTERY STATION TO REPLACE BATTERIES. HE SAID THAT HE HOPPED OFF SIDE OF SCOOP AND THAT HE STARTED FEELING PAIN IN LOWER AND UPPER BACK. HE SAID THAT HE MUS T HAVE LANDED WRONG.

March 29, 2000 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ember Contracting Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE STATED THAT HE WAS BOLTING ROOF TOP IN #2 HEADING WHEN HIS LEGS SLIPPED OUT FROM UNDER HIM CAUSING HIM TO STRETCH GROIN MUSCLE.

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