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October 19, 2001 VA · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
D J Coal Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

HE WAS WORKING A CANOPY OVER MINE DRIFT WHEN HE TRIPPED OVER A PIECE OF WIRE ON THE CANOPY LEG. HE SPRAINED LEFT ANKLE.

October 4, 2001 VA · Coal truck driver SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
D J Coal Inc · Fall from machine

EE WAS WALKING ON END LOADER & STEPPED ON LEFT FENDER & SLIPPED AND FELL, SKINNING HIS LEFT SHIN. 1" X 2" SCRAPE. HE WORKED 10/4 - 10/5/01. HE WENT DEER HUNTING 10/6/01 & WORKED 10/8/01. HE WE NT TO DOC 10/8/01 WITH INFECTION IN SCRAPE & RELEASED TO COME BACK TO WORK ON 10/11/01.

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