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April 21, 1999 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Stirrat Coal Company LLC · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE HAD JUST COMPLETED CLEANING THE SPILLAGE HOPPERS AND WAS CLIMBING DOWN A LADDER TO THE GROUND WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING AND FELL OFF THELADDER. HE LANDED ON A PILE OF SLATE ON THE GROU ND AND CUT HIS KNEE.

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