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June 4, 1999 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Matrix Coal Company · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS CHANGING A BELT WIPE ON THE SURFACE BELT. IN THE PROCESS HIS FOOT SLIPPED WHICH CAUSED HIM TO FALL AGAINST THE SIDE OF THE METAL BEAM THAT SUPPORTS THE BELT. THE BELT CAUGHT HIS CHEST F RACTURING ONE OF HIS RIBS.

March 31, 1999 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Matrix Coal Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WASHING OUT CHUTE WITH WATER HOSE. EE SLIPPED AND FOOT WENT INTO DRAIN. REPORT WAS DELAYED DUE TO INFORMATION RECEIVED. IMPRESSION WAS THE OPERATOR WOULD BE FILLING REPORTS.

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