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June 9, 2012 WV · Coal rock driller SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Tim Marcum & Sons, Inc. · Fall from machine

EE was operating the drill & he went to step out of the cab to check on his drill depth. He lost his footing & fell from the drill deck approximately 6 feet. He fell on his right shoulder & right side of his face.

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