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March 14, 1985 WV · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Harbova Mining Company Inc · Fall from machine

DROPPING RAILROAD CAR--MAN JUMPED FROM CAR--RIGHT FOOT HIT GROUND ON RAILROAD TIE. THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK ADEQUATELY TO STOP THE RAILROAD CAR IMMEDIATELY.

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