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September 24, 1999 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Southfork Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE SAID HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LOAD SUPPLIES ON THE PLATFORM OF HIS SIDE OF MACHINE WHEN HE SLIPPED AND TWISTED HIS BACK. SAID HE THEN FELT STIFF LEGGED WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED. COULD NOT REA CH EE UNTIL 10/13 TO GET INFORMATION TO COMPLETEREPORT.

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