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January 12, 2011 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Talon Loadout Company · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was walking away from the lowboy where he and another operator were unloading a D-6 dozer at Browns Branch. He slipped on the ice and twisted his right ankle. X-rays confirmed a fractured ankle. He works for the Route 3 environmental crew. He returned to work after a follow up with an orthopedic on Monday 1/15/11

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