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February 7, 1995 KY · Coal prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bituminous-Laurel Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING AROUND TRUCK WHEN HE SLIPPED ON THE ICE. HE LANDED ON HIS SIDE, BREAKING ONE RIB.

November 15, 1994 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bituminous-Laurel Mining Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING LOOSE BELT CORD TO RECOVER BELT STRUCTURE WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL ON A PIECE OF LOOSE ROCK. HIS HAND LANDED ON A BROKEN BOTTLE, CUTTING HIS FINGER. THE LACERATION REQUIRED STITCHES.

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