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January 6, 1999 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Blue Falcon Mining Inc · Fall onto or against objects

THE VICTIM WAS STANDING ON A 1 TON FLAT BED TRUCK WHICH HAD A PALLET OF BELT STRUCTURE ON IT. 3 MEN WERE TRYING TO PUSH THE PALLET OFF THE TRUCK. WHEN IT ROLLED OVER THE EDGE OF THE TRUCK, TH E VICTIM'S COAT WAS CAUGHT BY THE STRUCTURE AND PULLED HIM OFF THE TRUCK. HE FELL ON HIS LEFT ARM.

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