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September 16, 2000 WV · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Alpine Development Company · Fall from machine

EE WAS WASHING DOWN AN ENDLOADER WHILE STANDING ON THE SURFACE OF THE EQUIPMENT. THE SURFACE WASSLICK CAUSING HIM TO FALL ABOUT 6 FT. ONTO HIS LEFT SIDE RESULTING IN 3 BROKEN RIBS.

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