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October 27, 2001 WV · Coal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Paint Creek Terminals Inc · Fall down stairs

EMPLOYEE STATES SHE WAS LOCKING THE DOOR TO SCALEHOUSE AND WHEN SHE TURNED AROUND HER RIGHT FOOT SLIPPED AND GOT HUNG UNDER THE STEP. SHE FELL AND LANDED ON HER RIGHT ANKLE. SCALEHOUSE HAS TWO STEPS.

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