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April 9, 2012 WV · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Deepgreen West Virginia Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Was moving an existing double door to new side of plant. Door frame got hung on conduit when employee got it loose it swung and hit the employee in the chest and shoulder knocking him to the ground. Medical treatment was received employee was returned to work on 4/10/12.

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