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November 10, 1998 WV · Coal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Emerald Processing L L C · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS STANDING ON EXPANDED METAL WALKWAY WHEN A PORTION OF WALKWAY FELL THROUGH.

May 24, 1996 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Emerald Processing L L C · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE FELL THROUGH AN OPEN MANDOOR WHILE WALKING TOWARDS THE CLEAN COAL CONVEYOR IN ORDER TO OBSERVE THE INSTALLATION OF A BELT SCRAPER.

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