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January 10, 1990 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
P & W Mine Parts & Services Inc · Struck by falling object

THE TOP POPPED WHEN HE REACHED TO GET A GREASE GUN TO SERVICE PIECE OF RIB FELL STRIKING EE ON LEFT UPPER SHOULDER. THIS MAN COULDNT TELL ME EXACTLY HOW ACCIDENT HAPPENED CONTUSION BRUISE AND MABYE A LIGHT SPRAIN.

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