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October 3, 1991 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Vaco Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING TO REALIGN THE TABLE BUSHING AND THE DECK OF THE DRILL. HE HAD RAISED THE DECK BUSHING AND LOCKED IT IN PLACE WITH THE DECK WRENCH. HE HAD HIS HAND BETWEEN THE TABLE BUSHI NG AND THE DECK OF THE DRILL WHEN THE WRENCH SLIPPED CAUSING THE BUSHING TO FALL AND FOUL HIS FINGER BETWEEN THE BUSHING AND THE DECK OF THE DRILL.

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