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1983–2026
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July 26, 1986 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Warrior Coal Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE WAS AT7EMPTING TO ALIGN THE 3RD NORTH BELT AS HE STEPPED ACROSS THE BELT TO RETRIEVE A SLEDGE HAMMER HE STEPPED ON A SMALL BLOCK OF WOOD TURNING HIS ANKLE

April 5, 1986 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Warrior Coal Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

THE EMPLOYEE WA8 HELPING INSTALL A CONVEYOR BELT LAY WHEN HE STEPPED ON A LUMP OF COAL AND TWISTED HIS ANKLE. HE WAS ABLE TO COMPLETE HIS REGULAR SHIFT.

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