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November 4, 1985 UT · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Trail Mountain Coal Company · Struck by falling object

THE MAN WAS PICKING UP A PIECE OF COAL TO SECURE THE BOTTOM OF A CHECK CURTAIN. WHEN THE COAL WAS MOVED IT DISTURBED THE RIB, THE RIB TIPPED OVER CATCHING HIM ON THE RIGHT ANKLE.

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