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January 16, 2012 TN · Coal wireman, communications man SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
TIACME, LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee was attempting to "walk" an ATRS jack from a location where it was removed to the coal rib. The employee became unbalanced and the jack caused him to fall. The jack fell across his leg resulting in contusions to the employee's upper left leg and thigh. (medical only).

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