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August 13, 1985 KY · Metal/Non-Metal coal strip operator MACHINERY
Bassett Products Company Inc · Struck by flying object

I.NAME AND I.NAME PUTTING GEAR SEALS ON OUTSIDE GEARS OF SHOVEL. I.NAME SITTING IN SHOVEL SEAT WITH LOCK BRAKE LEVER ON.HE RAISED UP IN THE SEAT TO TELL I.NAME TO PUT GEAR SEAL ON TOP OF GEARS WHEN HE RAISED UP,HE KNOCKED BRAKE LOCK LEVER OFF.DIPPER FELL AND CABLE UNWOUND STRIKING I.NAME ON RIGHT CHEEK AND LEFT SHOULDER KNOCKING HIM BACKWARDS WHERE HE FELL ON THE BOOM.

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