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March 17, 1990 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Branham & Baker Coal Company Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

EMPL WAS IN PROCESS OF REINSTALLING BLADE TO DOZER WHEN CRIBBING UNDER BLADE SLIPPED IN MUD & CAUSED RT SIDE PUSH ARM TO PIN EMPLS LEFT LEG AGAINST RT SIDE TRACK. EMPL EXPERIENCED SEVERE CRUSH ING & BRUISING TO UPPER LEFT LEG. NO BONES WERE BROKEN.

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