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March 16, 1983 KY · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kem Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING A MECHANIC IN INSTALLING THE REAR BELLY PAN ON DOZER. WHILE POSITIONING THE PAN IT SLIPPED OFF BALANCE AND STRUCK VICTIM ON LEFT LEG CAUSING A COMPLETE FRACTURE JUST ABO VE HIS ANKLE.

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