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June 30, 1992 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

D Short Coal Company Inc · Fall onto or against objects

85061S JUMPING ACROSS THE OUTSIDE BELT AND FELL.HE WORKED THE REST OF THE DAY AND FOLLOWING DAY.HE NEVER REPORTED AN ACCIDENT OR INJURY TO ANYONE.HIS DAUGHTER CAME BY ON THE 10TH OF JULU AND I 56694ED US THAT HE HAD SURGERY ON HIS BACK THAT DAY,WHILE PICKING UP HIS CHECK.

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