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May 7, 1986 PA · Coal crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Yellow Run Coal Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPLOYEE HELPIN1 CHANGE DRAG CABLE ORN DRAGLINE HE WAS HELPING OTHERS UNROLL THE CABLE OFF THE SPOOL WHEN THE END CAME OFF AND HIT HIM ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FACE CAUSING FACIAL LACERATIONS AND ABRASIONS O3 RIGHT CORNER OF EYE.(4 SUTURES).

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