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273,193
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2000–2026
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March 15, 2003 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dlr Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

SLIPPED ON ICE WHILE AT SURFACE CHARGING STATION, TAKING SCOOP OFF CHARGE. MINER INJURED RIGHT SHOULDER, WENT TO EMERGENCY ROOM AT INDIANA HOSP., AFTER WORKING HIS NORMAL SHIFT. DIAGNOSED AS TORN ROTATOR CUFF. NO LOST TIME OR RESTRICTED DUTY FROM DATE OF ACCIDENT UNTIL DATE OF SURGERY. LOST TIME FROM DATE OF SURGERY TO RETURN TO REGULAR JOB AT FULL CAPACITY ON 11-18-03.

January 27, 2003 PA · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dlr Mining Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS TAKING SHOWER ON CEMENT FLOOR WHEN HE SLIPPED & FRACTURED HIS LEFT ANKLE

August 17, 2000 PA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dlr Mining Inc · Fall onto or against objects

WE MINE 8 FT. OF COAL. THE MAN WAS HANGING A RUN THRU CHECK WHICH REQUIRES REACHING THE ROOF. HE CLIMBED ON THE END OF A SHUTTLE CAR AND SLIPPED BETWEEN THE SUPPORT ARM & FRAME, TWISTING HIS LEG.

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