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273,095
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1,202
Years on record
2000–2026
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September 13, 2010 PA · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Eighty Four Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee stated that on 9/13/2010 he was stepping through a personnel door. As he stepped through with his right foot he stepped on a piece of coal twisting his right knee. He has continued to work until 11/15/2010 when he started missing work due to a right knee sprain.

September 6, 2007 PA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Eighty Four Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

Employee was roof bolting on miner in 8b section. He stepped on some loose coal twisting his left ankle. Upon diagnosis by dr on 9/6/07 it was determined that he sustained a fracture.

January 10, 2000 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Eighty Four Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS WALKING, STEPPED ON ROCK TWISTED HIS ANKLE. SOUTH MAINS SECTION. HE CONTINUED WORKING. DOCTOR TOOK HIM OFF WORK 1-21-00.

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