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October 11, 2018 AL · Coal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Best Coal Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE WAS ON SPARE BOOM PART TRYING TO REMOVE A METAL TUBE WHEN THE TOOL BROKE/SLIPPED. EMPLOYEE LOST BALANCE/FOOTING AND FELL A DISTANCE OF ABOUT 4-6 FEET DOWN TO THE GROUND, LANDING ON LEFT ANKLE. ER X-RAY RESULTS OF A BROKE BONE ABOVE THE ANKLE, AND SOME SMALLER FRAGMENTS ALSO.

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