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September 18, 1985 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS

Loose Jaw Coal Company No 4 Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE WORKING ON 12MC JOY MINER REPLACING TREADLINK ON CRAWLER CHAIN A CRIB BLOCK THAT WAS USED TO BLOCK THE MACHINE UP BUSTED AND LET THE MACHINE DROP DOWN CATCHING IN NAMES HAND BETWEEN CRIB BLOCK AND THE MINER

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