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February 3, 1993 WV · Coal HANDLING OF MATERIALS
H & L Leasing Inc · Struck by flying object

WHILE IN THE PROCESS OF PUTTING A COAL TRUCK TIRE ON THE WHEEL, THE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE STEEL RETAINING RING FLEW OFF, STRIKING SON OF TRUCK OWNER BREAKING LEFT HAND-THUMB- INJURING LEFT HAND- MIDDLE FINGER (FINGER AMPUTATED AT SECOND JOINT) AND BRUISES AND ABRASIONS TO LEFT LEG.

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