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July 17, 2006 AL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quinton Mining, LLC · Fall from machine

Employee was stopped to fuel his rock truck #311, after fueling completed, ee climbed steps to enter cab. Ee was 2 steps from top, when he slipped & fell to the ground. Ee was transported to UAB ER room for treatment. No defects in steps or handrails.

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