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273,193
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2000–2026
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December 2, 2000 PA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
SARAH RESOURCES INCORPORATED · Fall down stairs

INJURED PERSON SLIPPED AND FELL AS HE WAS WALKING DOWN A SET OF STEPS FROM A SURFACE SUPPLY TRAILER. HIS LEFT SHOULDER AND ARM STARTED HURTING. HE SUSTAINED A STRAIN TO THE LEFT SHOULDER MUSCL ES WHICH HAS REQUIRED THERAPY AND PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION.

September 21, 2000 PA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
SARAH RESOURCES INCORPORATED · Fall to the walkway or working surface

INJURED WAS HELPING PUSH A MANTRIP OVER A SLIPPERY SPOT WHEN HE SLIPPED AND FELL, STRIKING LEFT HIP. HE SUSTAINED A LOWER BACK STRAIN WHICH REQUIRED TIME OFF AND REST.

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