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September 12, 1992 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pride Energy Company · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE WAS BACKING DOWN THE CATWALK AS HE WAS CLEANING THE STACKER BELT WHEN HE ALLEGEDLY BACKED OFF THE END OF CATWALK AND FELL APPROX 5 FT FRACTURING HIS RIGHT RIBS.

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