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October 19, 1998 TN · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Skyline Coal Company · Fall to the walkway or working surface

EE WAS TRYING TO FREE A DRILL BIT, WEIGHTING APPROX. 140 LBS. THAT WAS HUNG ON DRILL DECK. WHILE PULLING THE BIT HE LOST HIS FOOTING CAUSING HIM TO STRAIN HIS BACK.

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