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November 23, 2009 KY · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss POWERED HAULAGE
Cawood Enterprises LLC · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee stated that he tripped, causing him to fall toward a bridge conveyor with the conveyor chain operating. Employee stated that he then took a step to avoid falling, stepping into the operating bridge chain of the carrier.

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