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November 20, 1985 VA · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Cumberland Collieries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS REMOVING3PLASTIC COVERINGFROM A STOCKPILE OF COAL. THE PLASTIC WAS BEING HELD IN PLACE BY USING TIRES & BLACK COAL FOR INTO AS EE PULLED TO FREE PLASTIC IT TORE CUAISNG HIM TO FALL BA CKWARDS. ATTEMP7ING TO CATCH HIMSELF HE LANDED ON HIS RIGHT HAND & SPRAINED HIS RIGHT WRIST.

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