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March 14, 1998 IL · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Sugar Camp Coal Llc · Fall from ladders

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ABOUT TO CLIMB A LADDER TO DO ELEVATED WORK ON THE 3RD FLOOR OF THE PLANT. AT SOME POINT BEFROE HE MOUNTED THE LADDER HIS KNEE GAVE OUT AND HE FELL BACKWARDS. WITNESS THINK TH ELADDER MOVED BUT CAN'T BE SURE,THE VICTIMS UNCERTAIN ALSO.VICTIM HAS A HISTORY OF KNEE PROBLEMS.

February 11, 1998 IL · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sugar Camp Coal Llc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

CAUGHT 10X20 SCREEN IN TOP OF BOOT AND TRIP AND CUT TIPS OF BOTH FINGERS. 8 STITCHES IN RIGHT HAND (FINGER) 5 STITCHES LEFT HAND (FINGER)

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