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February 3, 2018 KY · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Commonwealth Mining, LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

Employee was attempting to tighten bolts on a cutterhead module of a Highwall Miner when the wrench slipped and employee fell to the ground breaking right leg.

January 5, 2015 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Commonwealth Mining LLC · Fall from machine

While exiting the rear of a pick up truck the employee's left foot slipped off the rear bumper of the vehicle causing him to fall to the ground.

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