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October 21, 2003 OH · Coal coal sampler POWERED HAULAGE
Central Ohio Coal Company · Fall from machine

WAS RIDING FOUR-WHEELER BACK TO TRUCK WHEN THE BACK TIRES BROKE LOSE AND THEN CAUGHT. WHEN THEY CAUGHT THE BIKE STARTED TO ROLL AND I JUMPED OFF AND LANDED ON THE BACK OF MY SHOULDER.

June 4, 2002 OH · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Central Ohio Coal Company · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS MOUNTING THE 992 FRONT ENDLOADER AT THE START OF THE SHIFT. HE WAS HALF WAY UP THE LADDER WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL TO THE GROUND STRIKING HIS LEFT KNEE.

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