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October 25, 1990 WV · Coal SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Bentley Coal Company · Fall from ladders

I.NAME FELL BECAUSE THE LADDER CAME APART IN THE MIDDLE.

February 23, 1990 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Bentley Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

WHILE WALKING ALONG BELT LINE. HE SLIPPED AND FELL ON A SLICK SPOT AND LANDED ON LEFT HAND. HE SPRAINED LEFT THUMB AND HAT IT X-RAYS THE FOLLOWING DAY FOR ANY BROKEN BONES.

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