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January 6, 2022 OH · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Appalachian Real Estate LLC · Fall onto or against objects

While checking fuel in a light plant the employee slipped in the snow and fell onto the tongue of the light plant. The employee was complaining of pain in EE's ribs and was seen by a physician. X-rays were taken the following day and it was determined that the employee had 3 fractured ribs.

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