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June 24, 2011 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Old Dominion Energy Inc · Fall from machine

As EE was getting into the shuttle car, his hand slipped on the rail and he fell hitting his lower back.

February 19, 1988 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Old Dominion Energy Inc · Fall down stairs

HE WAS OPENING A DOOR TO SUPPLY TRAILER.AS HE OPENED THE DOOR,HE HAD TO STEP BACK.A STEP WAS MISSING;THEREFORE,AS HE DID HE FELL AND HIS FINGERS HIT APIECE OF EQUIPMENT SITTING BY.

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