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273,193
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Years on record
2000–2026
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October 31, 2000 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Perry County Coal Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE EE WAS WALKING DOWN THE 13 SECTION BELT LINE AND HIS KNEE STARTED SWELLING.

September 22, 2000 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Perry County Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EE WAS WALKING DOWN A HILL WHEN HE FELL STRIKINGHIS BACK ON A ROCK. INITIALLY, HE WASN'T LOSING WORK BUT HIS BACK KEPT HURTING AND HE WAS SUFFERING FROM NUMBNESS IN HIS FOOT. LOST TIME BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2000.

August 25, 2000 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Perry County Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE EMPLOYEE WAS SHOVELING BELT WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL AND TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK.

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