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January 2, 2002 PA · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Robinson Coal Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE WALKING FROM HIS MAINTENANCE TRACK TO DOZER TO REINSTALL TRACK PAD, HE STEPPED ON A ROCK WHICH ROLLED FROM UNDER HIS RIGHT FOOT CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS RIGHT KNEE.

May 24, 2000 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Dunkard Mining Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SCALE A LOSE PIECE OF ROCK FROM THE FACE, THE INJURED SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS LOWER BACK.

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