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August 10, 2005 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
J & M Resources, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was going to make an electrical exam of pump starter box at the surface pond. As he stepped over the embankment he lost his feeling and slid down the embankment and flipped over a log coming to rest on the ground. He was stating that his back and hip area were hurting. Co-worker called for emergency services and he was transported to an area hospital.

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