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September 7, 2011 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Powell Mountain Energy LLC · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE stepped in mud and went to pull his foot out of mud and twisted his left knee.

May 14, 2011 VA · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Powell Mountain Energy LLC · Fall from ladders

EE was climbing the ladder to hang a chain fall when the ladder slid from underneath him and he fell to the floor hitting his head on a piece of metal that resulted in a laceration to the back of his head.

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