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May 3, 2007 WV · Coal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mate Creek Energy LLC · Fall down stairs

EE was coming down a set of steps from the loadout when he slipped on wet steps & fell, landing on his tailbone. The steps were wet due to rain.

March 2, 2007 WV · Coal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Mate Creek Energy LLC · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was using a torch to cut some scrap metal. During the work he slipped and caught himself with his left hand. When he did this he placed his hand on some hot metal receiving a burn to his left palm. He went to the doctor where he was examined and given a pain shot. He returned to work his next scheduled shift at full capacity.

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