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June 6, 1986 KY · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Bassett Products Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

HE WAS USING TH9 WRECKER TO MOVE A ROCK. THE FRONT WHEELS OF THE WRECKER WERE OFF THE GROUND WHEN THE CABLE ON THE WRECKER BROKE. WHEN THE CABLE BROKE, THIS TOOK THE PRESSURE OFF AND FRONT WHE ELS FELL TO THE3GROUND, JERKING THE DRIVER.

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