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June 16, 1995 KY · Coal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big River Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING A 6" WATER PUMP HOSE AND SLIPPED FALLING TO THE GROUND. (EMPLOYEE CONTINUED TO WORK THROUGH 6-25-95 AND STARTED MISSING WORK ON 6-26-95. RETURNED TO WORK 6-30-95.)

September 6, 1994 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big River Mining Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS DISMOUNTING TRUCK 773-BLAT. LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL APPROX 4 FT TO GROUND.

July 5, 1994 KY · Coal rodman, surveyor/transit helper SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big River Mining Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

FOR SURVEY CREW WAS MEASURING COAL PIT. THE EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON LOOSE ROCK HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL INJURING LEFT LEG.

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