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May 26, 1987 MT · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman HOISTING
Appaloosa Joint Venture-Cimarron Exploration Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

SEE ATTACHED RE1ORT OF FOREMAN..I.NAME ..TOOK OFF CAR BAR OFF UPPER DECK OF CAGE..NOTICED LOWER CAR CAGE BELOW STATION WITH EMPTY CAR IN WATER...I.NAME SAID HE MUST HAVE FORGOT TAKING CAR BAR OFF CAR ON LOW9R DECK DURING THIS TIME CAR ON UPPER DECK 6' ABOVE STATION LEVEL ROLLED OFF STRIKING I.NAME IN CHEST BREAKING 1 RIB AND CRACKING 3 MORE,PLUS 2'' LONG CUT TO BONE ON LEFT SHIN..

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