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November 6, 1989 WV · Coal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ed-E Development Company Inc · Fall from machine

MAKING INSPECTION BOOM ON DRILL. MAST IN DOWN POSTION. EMPLOYEE SLIPPED AND FELL FROM MAST ONTO FUEL TANK, THEN TO GROUND LANDED ON HIS RIGHT SIDE.

February 18, 1985 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ed-E Development Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

POSSIBLE LOWER BACK INJURY. SLIPPED ON ICE WHILE HELPING LOAD POWDER INTO PICKUP TRUCK.

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