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May 8, 2003 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Carbon Energy Company, Inc. · Fall from ladders

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON A LADDER CHANGING A HYDRAULIC HONE OUT ON A LOADER WHEN THE LADDER FELL. HE HIT THE STEERING VALVE AS HE FELL. HE BRUISED HIS LEFT CHEST AND RIBS.

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