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Years on record: 1983–2026
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February 23, 1987 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Clark Elkhorn Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EMPLOYEE WAS CL2SING RAILROAD CAR DOORS. THE BAR HE WAS USING SLIPPED FROM THE SLOT CAUSING HIM TO FALL FRACTURING HIS LEG.

March 11, 1983 KY · Coal trackman, track worker, track gang SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Clark Elkhorn Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

CLOSING A R R CAR DOOR.BAR HE WAS USING TO CLOSE DOOR SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO FALL ON FOOT.HE FELL PUTTING PRESSURE ONFOOT AND TORE LIGAMENTS IN FOOT.

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