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May 17, 1996 UT · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Soldier Creek Coal Company · Fall from ladders

HE WAS HANGING BRATTICE FROM A LADDER WHEN THE LADDER FELL, HE JUMPED FREE AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE.

February 1, 1996 UT · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Soldier Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object

WHILE CARRYING A TRACK JACK HE SLIPPED & FELL - THE JACK LANDED ON HIS FINGER.

April 20, 1995 UT · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Soldier Creek Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

STEPPING INTO THE CAB OF A 913 LHD WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL AGAINST A LEVER STRIKING HIS RIBS. [HE DID NOT GO TO THE DOCTOR UNTIL 4/29/95]

July 23, 1994 UT · Coal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Soldier Creek Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS SAMPLING COAL FROM A LOADOUT. AS EMPLOYEE TURNED WITH SAMPLE IN HAND, HE SLIPPED. AS HE FELL, HE TWISTED HIS BACK.

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