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March 10, 2006 KY · Coal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler MACHINERY
Meadow Fork Mining Co LLC · Struck by falling object

EXCAVATOR OPERATOR WAS BRUSHING IN FRONT OF A SURFACE MINE. A DEAD TREE LIMB FELL OUT OF THE TOP OF A TREE AND STRUCK HIM IN THE LEFT WRIST.

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