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March 5, 1986 VA · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Moose Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

THE TOP PLATE &3PLANETARY OF A D40KII DRILLTECH WAS BEING LIFTED WITH A 6000# CRANE ON THE MECHANICS TRUCK. THE CHAIN ATTACHED TO THE PLATE BECAME UNHOOKED WHEN THE 2 WITNESSES GUIDING THE PLA TE LIFTED UP. T2E MECHANIC WAS CAUGHT WHEN IT FELL.

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