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August 24, 2015 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Employee was on the locomotive traveling from outside to the end of the track underground. He jumped from the locomotive while it was still moving; and he fell to the ground. He tried to brace his fall with his right hand; and he fractured his right wrist.

October 18, 2002 AL · Coal warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Warrior Investment Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

RUBBER MAT ON FLOOR OF CONTROL PANEL WAS TRIPPED ON AND EE SPRAINED ANKLE.

July 29, 2002 AL · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Warrior Investment Company Inc · Fall from machine

SLIPPED; LOST FOOTING WHILE GREASING TAIL BEARING. FELL WHILE STEPPING ON BEAM 36" OFF FLOOR.

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