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August 16, 1985 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greasy Creek Coal Company Inc · Fall from machine

(ALLEGED) INJ SAID HE WAS CLIMBING DOWN FROM THE END LOADER AND SLIPPED ON THE LADDER STEPS AND FELL TO THE GROUND AND INJURED HIS BACK NO WITNESSES INJURED LEFT SCENE IN GOOD CONDITION WITH OUT REPORTING INJURY AND DID NOT GO TO DOCTOR UNTIL 8 19 85

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