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August 21, 2008 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kimmel's Mining, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

In entrance #3 (beltline) the conditions were wet and sloppy, no bottom had been cut and the floor was slick. EE slipped and twisted right knee resulting in torn mcl and miner cartilage damage.

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