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July 8, 1991 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
D & L Coal Company Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS PULLING A PIECE OF BELT STRUCTURE WHEN HE EITHER LOST HIS FOOTING OR HIS GRIPP ON THE STRUCTURE AND FELL AGAINST THE MINE FLOOR.

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