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September 4, 2007 OH · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Ohio Valley Transloading Company · Struck against stationary object

The EE was walking down a set of stairs at the River Tunnel. His left foot slipped on some loose coal and it caused him to twist his right knee. (stain/sprain)

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