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October 3, 1988 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trinity Coal Corp · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE SLIPPED ON SLICK BOTTOM HIT RIGHT SIDE OF FACE ON PILE OF ROCK NEXT TO TAILPIECE. BRUISED RIGHT SIDE OF FACE.

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