THE CLAIMANT HAD LEFT MINE PROPERTY BY\UT FORGOT TO PICK UP HIS PAYCHECK.HE RETURNED TO OFFICE AREA AND GOT OUT OF HIS VEHICLE AND LIGHTLY JOGGING AND SIDE STEPPING OVER WATER PUDDLES WHEN HIS RIGHT FOOT SLIGHTLY SLID 3 INCHES AND CLAIMANT SLAMMED HIS LEFT HEEL AND FOOT DOWN IN ORDER TO REESTABLISH HIS BALANCE.THE CLAIMANT BROKE HIS LEFT LEG.
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Ringold Mining Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
October 22, 1991
WV · Coal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ringold Mining Company Inc · Fall from scaffolds, walkways, platforms
WHILE WORKING ON LANDING PLATFORM APPROX 3' OFF GROUND CLAIMANT CLAIMS BOARD ON WHICH HE WAS STANDING BROKE LOSE CAUSING HIM TO FALL BACKWARD TO GROUND.
October 10, 1989
WV · Coal
roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs)
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ringold Mining Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
SLIP AND FELL ON A WET PIECE OF LINE CURTAIN LAYING SUPPLY YAR HURT LOWER BACK
March 2, 1989
WV · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ringold Mining Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
HE WAS PICKING SLATE OFF BELT AND WHEN HE TURNED TO THROW IT HE SLIPPED AND FELL.
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