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May 24, 1984 IN · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Southern Terminals Holdings Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface

A BARGE BEING MOVED INTO POSTION TO LOAD BY USE OF WINCHES EMPLOYEE WAS KNOCKED OFF HIS FEET WHEN ONE OF THE WINCHE CABLES BROKE. EMPLOYEE LANDED ON HIS RIGHT SHOULDER RESULTING IN A BAD SPRAI N OF THE SHOULDER

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