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April 27, 1983 AL · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator POWERED HAULAGE
Mc Wane Coal Company Inc · Struck against a moving object

WHILE TRAMMING LOADER,LOST CONTROL -LOADER LEFT ROAD AND WENT INTO DITCH. EMPL SAID ENGINE DIED AND CAUSED LOADER TO GO OUT OF CONTROL.EMPL EITHER JUMPED FRONT SIDE OF LOADER OR ELSE STEERING WHEEL CAUGHT LEFT SIDE.

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