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May 11, 2001 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brandon Enterprises Llc · Fall onto or against objects

EMPLOYEE CLAIMS THAT AS HE WAS INSTALLING A RIB BOLT HE SLIPPED AND IS LEFT KNEE STRUCK A PIECE OF METAL ATTACHED TO THE BOLT MACHINE CAUSING PAIN AND SWELLING TO THE AFFECTED AREA.

January 23, 2001 VA · Coal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brandon Enterprises Llc · Fall onto or against objects

THE VENTILATION DOORS OUTSIDE, EE, A CONTRACTED SECURITY GUARD, SLIPPED ON THE TRACKS AND FELL, STRIKING HER RIGHT WRIST AGAINST THE OPPOSITE TRACK.

July 12, 2000 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Brandon Enterprises Llc · Fall onto or against objects

HE STATED HE WAS WALKING WHEN HE FELL AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT KNEE ON A TRACK TIE. HE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 7/25/00, WHEN STARTED TO LOSE TIME AND CONTINUES TO BE A LOST TIME AS OF 8/7/00. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A BRUISED KNEE.

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