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July 12, 1988 MT · Metal/Non-Metal superintendent STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

Chelsea Resources (Us) Inc · Struck against stationary object

MINE SUPER. WAS HELPING THE KENTUCKY FAVORITE LHD DECLINE CREW BY OPERATING THE LHD. AFTER MUCKING OUT, HE PARKED THE LHD, SHUT IT OFF AND STEPPED OFF THE MACHINE. HE STEPPED ON A HAND-SIZE RO UND ROCK. THE ROCK ROLLED OUT FROM UNDERNEATH HIM, HE TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF AND HE TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK.

June 24, 1988 MT · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT

Chelsea Resources (Us) Inc · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS SORTING JUNK OUT OF REFUSE PILE, HE STEPPED ON NAIL AND PUNCTURED HIS RIGHT FOOT.

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