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June 28, 1991 OH · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Belville Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

LIMESTONE CONE CRUSHER COVER WAS ELEVATED 4' OPF GROUND AT AN ANGLE TO INSPECT UNDERSIDE.A CHAIN CONNECTED THE HOIST AND AN EYELET WELDED TO THE COVER.3 EMPLS WERE BESIDE THE COVER.THE COVER D ROPPED DOWN PINNING THE MECHANICS FOOT.

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