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January 27, 2009 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Carson One Mining LLC · Struck by falling object

Employee removed steel plate from crusher. Plate dimensions 5" x 12" x 3/8. Employee turned to lay plate down, accidentally dropping plate on other employee's left forearm causing forearm contusion.

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