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December 14, 1987 OH · Coal drill operator MACHINERY
Avis Coal Company · Fall from machine

OPERATING DRILL2SETTING UP ON DRILL BENCH,1/3 OF LEVELING JACK ON HARD SURFACE,2/3 ON LOOSE MATERIAL.BASE OF JACK BROKE OFF CAUSING DRILL TO TIP OVER.OPER TORE CARTILAGE IN LEFT KNEE.

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