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October 31, 2003 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Sturgeon Mining Co., Inc. · Struck against a moving object

EE WAS PUSHING OUT ROCK. ROCKS HAD FALLEN BACK IN PATH. EE BACKED UP TOO FAST IN 2ND GEAR. HIT ROCK AND BOUNCED BACK.

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