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2000–2026
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March 5, 2002 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Addington Mining, Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS COMING OFF THE D-11 DOZER, HUNG HIS FOOT IN THE CATWALK AND FELL. SPRAINED HIS FOOT AND BACK.

June 29, 2001 KY · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Addington Mining, Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS ASSISTING IN REMOVAL OF LINK PIN. THE PRYBAR SLIPPED & HE FELL APPROX 4' TO THE GROUND. FRACTURED LEFT ARM, PAIN IN BACK & HEAD.

December 22, 2000 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Addington Mining, Inc · Fall from machine

MECHANIC WAS STANDING ON TIRE OF GRADER FIXING A WATER LEAK. HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL TO THEGROUND. HE FRACTURED HIS LEFT ELBOW. DR. SAYS SURGERY WILL BE REQUIRED.

July 29, 2000 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Addington Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE STOPPED HIS DOZER TO GET IT SERVICE. WHEN HE STEPPED OFF HIS RIGHT KNEE GAVE AWAY. THE NEXT DAY HE HAD TROUBLE WALKING AND WENT TO DR. APPARENTLY STRAINED.

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