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November 17, 2000 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

Beech Coal Company · Fall from ladders

EE WAS ON A 4' STEP LADDER WORKING ON THE WIRINGUNDERNEATH THE FRONT SHOVEL WHEN THE GROUND GAVEAWAY & ONE LEG SANK INTO THE GROUND CAUSING THE LADDER TO BREAK. EMPLOYEE FELL TO THE GROUND ON HIS LEFT HIP & LEG, BREAKING HIS FEMER BONE IN 4PLACES.

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