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July 26, 1996 WV · Coal electrician, lineman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pehem Industries Inc · Fall onto or against objects

CROSSING A WATER HOLE IN THE MINES. EE SLIPPED AND FELL FLAT ON HIS BACK LANDING ON A LARGE PIECE OF ROCK.

February 8, 1996 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Pehem Industries Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

THE INJURED WAS WALKING ACROSS PARKING LOT AND SLIPPED ON ICE, FALLING AND STRUCK HIS TAILBONE AND BACK OF HEAD AGAINST THE GROUND.

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