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August 24, 2012 KY · Coal grader operator, roadgrader operator MACHINERY
Middle Fork Development Services LLC · Struck against a moving object

EE was notified at approx. 4:35 p.m. he was being laid off. At approx 4:40p.m. he wanted to report an accident. EE was operating a 672 John Deere Grader and reports he hit a rock in the haulroad and hurt his back and neck at approx 9:00 a.m. After reporting the incident he proceeded to leave the job site. See Attachment.

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