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August 21, 2007 WV · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Southern West Virginia Asphalt Inc · Struck by falling object

Employee was putting a tail gate on dump truck. One pin was out, one pin was still hanging on top of bed. Employee moved ladder striking old pin, knocking it out of bracket. Pin fell striking employee above the eye.

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