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December 8, 2011 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
C K Coal Corp · Fall from machine

Mechanic was performing maintenance on John Deere 850c Dozer when he slipped and fell from the tracks to the ground injuring left leg.

January 24, 2011 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
C K Coal Corp · Fall to the walkway or working surface

He was getting a tire for the man trip when he slipped and fell (on ice). He did not cease work, he went to the doctor on 2/2/11. He still worked until 3/22/11 (that was his 1st day off work). He went to the hospital and they operated on his left shoulder on 3/22/11.

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