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June 30, 1985 PA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Coal Technology Corp · Struck by falling object

WHILE REMOVING MOUNTING FLANGE WEIGHT APPROX 300LB FOR CENTRIFUGE DRYER VICTIM WAS STANDING INSIDE DRYER HOUSING HE REMOVED LAST BOLT & FLANGE DROPPED STRIKING HIM ON LEFT LEG BETWEEN KNEE & ANKLE RESULT OF ACCIDENT WAS A FX

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