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March 26, 1999 KY · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bbq Resources Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE STEPPED OUT OF 992C AND TWISTED HIS BACK.

December 9, 1998 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Bbq Resources Inc · Struck against stationary object

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE-CHECKING WATER IN GENERATOR-FINGER GOT CAUGHT IN FAN.

October 14, 1998 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Bbq Resources Inc · Struck by flying object

DRIVING PIN IN LOADER TOOTH. PIECE OF METAL FROM PIN HIT HIM IN FOREHEAD. FIRST AID WAS CONDUCTED BY EMT. TAKEN TO HAZARD ABH, TREATED AND RELEASED.

September 11, 1998 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Bbq Resources Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE WORKING ON WATER PUMP FELL & TWISTED LEFT KNEE

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