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September 12, 1989 KY · Coal car dropper, car shake out operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Jarisa Coal Company Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE CLIMBED BETWEEN 2 HANDRAILS AND LEANED OVER THE BOTTOM RAIL TO REACH FOR A HOSE THAT WAS BEING HANDED UP. THE RAIL BROKE LOOSE AND THE EE FELL APPROX 20 FT BREAKING 3 RIBS.

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