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March 25, 2026 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Performance Industries · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

On 3-25-26 the employee was helping remove a bell housing. The employee was standing on a cheater bar attempting to free when EE slipped. The employee reached up to grab a channel to prevent EE from falling and felt a sharp pain in EE's left shoulder. The employee continued to work when the pain didn't subside, EE sought medical attention on 4-16-26.

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