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June 4, 1987 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Lillybrook Coal Company · Struck by falling object

TRYING TO PRY R9AR BELLOW PAN DOWN FOR TORQUE REPAIR AND REMOVING FOR REPAIRS A 6' BAR CAUGHT ON PAN WHILE FALLING AND CAUGHT END OF LITTLE FINGER OF LEFT HAND AND BURSTED IT ON 1ST SECTION OR TIP END. 3

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