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April 30, 2013 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

He put a 24" ladder next to steering tire 42" tall he was filling reservoir on radiator he asked driver if it was leaking that was standing next to truck he said yes there was. He went to get down ladder twisted side-ways he fell hitting his knee on steering lugs when I came in he showed me his injury and it was 4" red spot. I asked him to go hospital he said no.

February 27, 2008 VA · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pigeon Creek Processing Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The employee had been cleaning top deck. As he stepped down from the screen onto the decking, he felt a pop in his right knee. He continued to work his regular job until 3-31-08. He did not miss any work until 3-31-08.

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