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May 31, 1995 KY · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Givens Leasing · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SUBJECT WAS WORKING ON TRACK LOADER. SUBJECT STEPPED OFF TRACK ON TO GROUND PUTTING ENTIRE BODY WEIGHT ON LEFT LEG TWISTING LEFT KNEE BREAKING BONE IN KNEE CAP, LOCKING KNEE.

July 8, 1994 KY · Coal electrician, lineman HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Givens Leasing · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

SUBJECT WAS INSTALLING TRANSFORMER IN POWER BOX. TRANSFORMER STARTED TO TIP OVER. SUBJECT TRIED TO HOLD IT STEADY CAUSING SEVERE STRAIN OR PRESSURE ON STOMACH AND LEFT GROIN.

September 23, 1993 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Givens Leasing · Fall onto or against objects

SUBJECT WAS WORKING ON A PILE OF BELT-STRUCTURE. FEET SLIPPED CAUSING SUBJECT TO FALL ON METAL OBJECT HITTING RIGHT SIDE IN LOWER BACK REQION CAUSING INJURY TO BACK & LEG.

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