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February 28, 2008 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver POWERED HAULAGE
New Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

Driver backed over the dump, flipping the truck. He was told not to back out but he did anyway. He caused approx. $30,000 cosmetic work to coal truck.

May 31, 2006 KY · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
New Coal Company Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was installing flooring on the 4th level of prep plant when he tripped and fell forward causing him to fall down to the 3rd level. He broke the lower right leg below the knee and cut his left wrist requiring 12 stitches.

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