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March 4, 1992 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Big Boot Mining Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

HE SAID HE WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE #2 BELT CONVEYOR WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL. HE WAS TRYING TO GO AROUND A SMALL WATER HOLE BECAUSE HE HAD A HOLE IN HIS BOOTS.

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