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September 28, 1989 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Nelson Coal Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMP GOT OUT OF SCOOP TO RESET BREAKER ATTEMPTT TO GET BACK IN SCOOP PUT KNEE DOWN. KNEE PAD SLIPPED , FELL ON TAILBONE HITTING BACK OF SEAT RUP. DISK IN LOWER BACK

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