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July 26, 2001 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Ryanstone Coal Llc · Fall from machine

INDIVDUAL WAS EXITING THE SCOOP WHEN HE CAUGHT HIS FOOT ON THE SIDE OF THE DECK, TRIPPING HIM. HE PUT HIS HANDS OUT TO CATCH HIMSELF. UPON HIS HANDS STRIKING THE POURMENT HE FRACTURED HIS LEFT WRIST.

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