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May 3, 2002 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Kentucky May Mining · Fall from ladders

THE MINE FLOOR WAS VERY MUDDY AND FOOT SLIPPED OFF LADDER, RESULTING IN TWISTING RIGHT ANKLE.

February 6, 1998 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Kentucky May Mining · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTER WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL IN THE MUD, TWISTING HIS RIGHT KNEE.

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