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October 13, 1991 KY · Coal security guard, watchman SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
A & S Coal Inc · Fall from machine

EMPLOYEE REPORTED BEING ON BACK OF GREASE TRUCK LOSING HIS SENSE OF BALANCE (DUE TO HIS SUGAR LEVEL) AND FALLING OFF. AT THE TIME OF ACCIDENT, CONDITIONS WERE WET AND SLICK.

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