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May 17, 1996 IL · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss Fatality · SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Wabash Mine Holding Company · Fall down raise, shaft or manway

EMPLOYEE WALKE DOTU ON HEAD FRAME STRUCTURAL SUPPORT BEAMS WHILE INSTALLING COLLAR STRUCTURE. TURNING TO LEAVE SHAFT DOORS EMPLOYEE MISJUDGED WHERE HE WAS STEPPED OFF ON 3.5' RADIUS AIR SWEEP -LOSING HIS FOOTING AND FELL TO BOTTOM OF SHAFT.

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