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April 19, 2002 WV · Coal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Clayton Mining Co., LLC · Fall from machine

MAN WAS GETTING OUT OF TRUCK BED AFTE PUTTING AWAY A TOLL. HE STEPPED ON A 2" BALL HITCH WHILE DESCENDING CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS ANKLE RESULTING IN A FALL OF 20" RESULTING BACKSTRAIN AND BRU ISES.

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