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September 8, 2009 OH · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gatling Ohio LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE was hanging a water line when he slipped and struck his head on the rib. EE suffered a laceration to the right side of his head, which required 4 sutures.

November 13, 2008 OH · Coal miner, prospector, nec SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Gatling Ohio LLC · Fall from ladders

EE was assisting in the installation of a jib on a 90ton crane, while standing on a ladder, the jib fell off the crane and onto the ladder, knocking the ladder over and the employee fell to the ground, suffering a contusion to his lower back and tailbone.

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