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November 10, 1989 WV · Coal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Hughes Creek Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE WAS MOVING BARGE DOWN RIVER PULLING ON ROPE, IT WAS RAINING GROUND WAS WET SLIPPED AND FELL AGAINST WENCH, HITTING SMALL OF BACK AND NECK.

February 6, 1987 WV · Coal barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Hughes Creek Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

CARRYING 50# CO5L SAMPLE ON ICE WALKWAY FET SLIPPED FROM UNDER AND FELL

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