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October 10, 2012 WI · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Panther Creek Sand LLC · Fall to the walkway or working surface

As miner was attempting to sit in a chair, chair collapsed, causing the miner to fall to the floor.

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