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August 24, 2005 MO · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Oswego Coal Company, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Operating skid steer. Bucket latch not fully engaged and when EE dumped the load, the bucket fell to ground. EE raised his foot and was struck by falling bucket - chipped bone in foot.

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