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1983–2026
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January 3, 1983 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Patriot Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING AS HOOK-UP MAN FOR CRANE LIFTING CONVEYOR TRUSS SECTIONS. AFTER MAKING THECONNECTION, HE STEPPED CLEAR FOR CRANE LEFT. AS THE LOAD WAS BEING SWUNG INTO PLACE, IT BUMPED A SECTION ALREADY IN PLACE. THIS BUMP JARRED LOOSE A PIECE OF ANGLE LEFT ON COMPLETED SECTION DUE TO POOR HOUSEKEEPING PROCEDURES. THIS ANGLE FELL AND HIT MAN ON THE HEAD (APPROX. 4 FEET).

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