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July 24, 1985 NM · Coal HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Carbon Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

GATE OPENER WAS TRYING TO KICK OUT A PIECE OF CHUNK COAL FROM THE BOTTOM OF FRONT TRAILER.

May 14, 1985 NM · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Carbon Coal Company · Struck by falling object

THE INJURED WAS PRESSING A SHAFT FROM A GEAR ON THE HYD PRESS IN HIS ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE GEAR FROM PRESS TABLE AFTER COMPLETION HE KNOCKED OF A "Z" INCH THICK METAL PLATE FROM THE TABLE WHIC H LANDED ON HIS FOOT. THE LITTLE TOE ON THE LEFT FOOT WAS BROKE.

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