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December 22, 2004 WV · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Northstar Contractors, Inc. · Fall to the walkway or working surface

HE TRIPPED OVER A PIECE OF SCREEN FELL CUT HIS FOREHEAD HIT MOUTH & KNEE LOOSENED SOME TEETH. PUT A KNOT ON HIS HEAD (MIGHT NEED STITCHES)

October 11, 2004 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
North Star Contractors Incorporated · Fall onto or against objects

HE WAS GATHERING UP OLD SPLICES, CLEANING AROUND HEAD, SLIPPED, FELL, TRIED TO CATCH HIMSELF. HE HIT HIS HAND ON ROCK, CUTTING LEFT HAND.

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