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February 3, 2004 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mon Valley Transportation Center Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING THRU YARD WHEN HE SLIPPED ON ICE AND FELL ONTO HIS LEFT SHOULDER.

October 11, 2002 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

EE WAS CLIMBING UP TO GET INTO OPERATORS COMPARTMENT WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL TO THE GROUND.

September 26, 2002 PA · Coal backhoe operator, trackhoe operator, crane operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mon Valley Transportation Center Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS EXITING CAB ON EXCAVATOR. WHILE CLIMBING DOWN LADDER, HIS FOOT SLIPPED OFF RUNG. HE CAUGHT HIMSELF, BUT TWISTED BACK. EE EXPERIENCED LOWER BACK PAIN AND NUMBNESS IN RIGHT LEG.

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