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January 5, 2006 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Knott Floyd Land Company Inc. · Struck against a moving object

Employee was clearing timber at mine site. He was working on a steep slope area when his dozer overturned. He struck his head on cab interior causing a laceration to his head.

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