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October 16, 2013 PA · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Mt Carmel Co-Gen, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While removing bulldozer cutting edge, bolt sheered off and struck miner in the shin. This resulted in laceration and possible hairline fracture.

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