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April 29, 2009 WV · Metal/Non-Metal outside foreman, leadman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greer Lime Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE fell to the floor and struck his head on concrete. EE does not remember any details of the accident.

April 3, 2003 WV · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Greer Lime Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE THE WATER TRUCK AT END OF HIS SHIFT. HE HAD CLIMBED ON THE FRONT BUMPER, HAD RAISED THE HOOD & HIS RIGHT HAND SLIPPED OFF THE HAND HOLDS CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACKWA RDS. HE ATTEMPTED TO CATCH HIMSELF WITH HIS HAND

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