OTHER EMPLOYEE AND I,NAME HAD SET A 6" WATER PUMP IN PLACE, AND HAD THE OUTLET HOSE OVER THE OUTSLOPE. THE OUTLET HOSE RAPPED AROUND AND SNAGGED ON A TREE 1 1/2" IN DIAMATER. THEY BROKE THE DE AD TREE OFF AND LIFTED THE HOSE OVER IT. I,NAME THEN LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL BACKWARD. WHEN THEY DROPPED THE HOSE IT DISLEDGED A ROCK 2' IN DIAMATER THAT ROLLED DOWN THE SLOPE AFTER HIM. HE
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May 2, 1989
WV · Coal
front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Triple E Construction Company Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object
April 20, 1989
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Triple E Construction Company Inc · Fall from machine
GETTIG OUT OF COAL TRUCK & FELL.
July 8, 1988
WV · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Triple E Construction Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
CLEARING GROUND FOR NEW ROAD, SLIPPED AND FELL.
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