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March 4, 1997 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Clark Elkhorn Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

HE WAS WALKING UP #1. BOTTOM WAS SLOPED. HE SLIPPED AND FELL INJURING HIS LOWER BACK. THE FLOOR OF THE MINE WAS SLOPED TO THE RIGHT AND HAD A ROLL IN THE FLOOR.

January 24, 1996 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Clark Elkhorn Coal Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING DURING RAIN STORM WHEN HIS FOOTING BECAME VERY SLIPPERY. WHILE FILLING A PORTABLE TANK ON TRUCK, HE SLIPPED AND FELL FROM TRUCK STRIKING A CONCRETE PIER, RESULTING IN INJU RY.

February 13, 1995 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Clark Elkhorn Coal Company · Fall from machine

ALLEGED ACCIDENT/INJURY. HE STATED THAT HE SLIPPED ON THE DOZER.

December 2, 1993 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Clark Elkhorn Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

SURFACE UTILITY MAN WAS WORKING ON S&S SCOOP WAS WALKING ON TOP OF SCOOP HE STEPPED FROM TOP OF SCOOP INTO DECK & TWISTED LEFT ANKLE

November 2, 1993 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Clark Elkhorn Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PUT POWER BACK IN WITH HOT STICK, WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL. STANDING ON RUBBER MAT.

December 15, 1992 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Clark Elkhorn Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

INJURED WAS WORKING ON BELT LINE AND ACCIDENTALLY FELL AGAINST A TIMBER LOCATED ALONG SIDE OFF BELT.

December 2, 1992 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Clark Elkhorn Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

ATTEMPTING TO GREASE ARM ON ENDLOADER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL.

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