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September 29, 2007 WV · Coal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alpha & Omega Coal Company LLC · Fall onto or against objects

Security office EE came out of parts trailer and was on his way to the port-potti when he tripped on a pallet and fell to the ground striking a piece of metal and cutting his right leg.

August 23, 2007 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alpha & Omega Coal Company LLC · Fall from machine

8/24/07, mine contracted our office to ask if our EE had notified us of an incident that happened the day before, he had not. EE stepped off roof bolter, twisted right ankle. Applied ice, sent to ER, referred to orthopedic DR. (8/27/07, EE returned our call and updated info). Cast to be placed on right ankle. Estimated time off is 6 weeks.

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