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January 11, 1983 WV · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Barrett Fuel Corp · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS IN THE PROCESS OF LOADING COAL WITH A SCOOP ON HIS RETURN TRIP TO THE FAC E, HE CAME THROUGH AN INTERSECTION AND SWUNG SCOOP TOO CLOSE TO THE RIB CAUSING HIMSELF TO STRIKE THE RIB WITH HIS HEAD

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