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October 3, 2015 VA · Coal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
SANW, Inc. · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was walking up steps into the security office in the rain. She is uncertain if she slipped or tripped but she fell forward landing face down striking her nose on the steps resulting in a fractured nose. Doctor released her to return to work the same day with no restrictions. She reported she was using the hand rail at the time of the incident.

November 21, 2008 VA · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
SANW, INC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Truck driver exited truck and received injury to left ankle as his foot struck the ground.

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