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May 1, 2000 VA · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quality Carbons Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS WALKING TO HIS BLASTING TRUCK AFTER CHECKING A SHOT FOR BLASTING. HE STEPPED ON A ROCK THAT TURNED UNDER HIS FOOT CAUSING HIM TO FALL. THE EE REPORTED TO ME HE HAD INJURED HIS RIGHT FOO T. HE WAS THEN TAKEN FOR MEDICAL ATTENTION.

March 29, 2000 VA · Coal welder (shop) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Quality Carbons Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

STEPPED ON A ROCK AND FELL HITTING A PIECE OF METAL. RIGHT FOOR WENT UNDER THE EDGE OF SOME METAL.

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