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September 11, 2006 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Pompey Coal Corporation · Struck by falling object

Employee was bolting a belly pan back up on dozer after changing a starter. The chain holding the belly pan up came loose allowing it to strike his arm.

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