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August 12, 1988 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Arch On The Green Inc · Fall onto or against objects

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE OIL FILTER ON 631 SCRAPER THE FILTER WRENCH SLIPPED AND EMPLOYEE FELL STRIKING THE HAND RAIL.HE FRACTURED ONE RIB REQUIRING X-RAYS.

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