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May 22, 2012 VA · Coal belt cleaner, picker SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

LPW Coal Co., LLC · Fall onto or against objects

EE was shoveling coal from around belt structure & lost his balance & fell against belt structure - 30" coal seam - 2 other employees were there at that time & asked him if he was ok. He replied he was ok & continued work. Asked him if he wanted to go to dr & he said No - however he changed his mind & went. He was off for 2 days. Has a history of missing 1 to 2 days per week

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