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May 20, 1997 WV · Coal greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

James Coal Company · Fall from machine

FUELER/GREASER CLIMING TEREX TRUCK TO CHECK OIL LEVELS AND FOOT SLIPPED OFF LADDER AND EMPLOYEE HURT RIGHT LEG AND LOWER BACK WHEN HE FELL TO GROUND.

August 21, 1996 WV · Coal drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

James Coal Company · Fall from machine

OPRATOR WAS STANDING ON AIR FILTER PUTTING GAS IN PUMP AT BACK OF TRUCK WHEN FILTER COLLAPSED AND HE FELL.

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