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November 4, 2008 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Banner Company · Fall onto or against objects

Employee was pulling on a water hose, when he slipped and fell, striking a three wheel mantrip with his jaw and knocked an upper rear tooth out.

September 10, 2008 VA · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Banner Company · Fall down stairs

Employee was carrying parts from the supply house when he slipped and fell down a set of steps breaking the small bone in his left arm. He was assigned to another job on a temporary basis.

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