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1983–2026
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August 1, 1990 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Branham & Baker Coal Company Inc · Fall from machine

RUNNING DOZER, WALKING IN SLOPE ON SED POND ENGINE OF DOZER STALLED IT WENT BACK IMPACTED OTHER SIDE OF HILL, EMP THROWN OUT BACK WINDOW BROKEN RIBS LACERATION M ISC CUT AND BRUISES

July 20, 1989 KY · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Branham & Baker Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPL WAS BACKING UP DOZER IN 3ND GEAR RAN OVER LARGE ROCK DOZER TILTED & SLAMMED DOWN. EMPL EXPERIENCED SHARP PAIN IN BACK. EMPL COMPETED SHIFT & WORKED UNTIL 10:30 AM ON NEXT DAY BEFORE SEEKI NG MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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