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May 22, 1985 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman POWERED HAULAGE
Brazil Coal & Clay Corp · Struck against stationary object

I NAME LOST POWER ON RAMP AND THEN ROLLER BACDWARDS DOE DOWN RAMP ROLLING UP SPOIL SIDE OF PIT.EMPLOYEE\S HEAD THEN HIT SIDE OF CAB CAUSING A 3/4\CUT ON LEFT TEMPLE.EMPLOYEE WAS TAKEN TO EMERGENCY ROOM FOR TREATMENT.

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