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October 20, 1989 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Courtney-Cory Collieries Inc · Fall from machine

INJURED WAS WORKING ON A BELT BOX. HE KNEW THEY WERE WORKING ON BELT MAKING SPLICES IN THE BELT. HE STARTED ACROSS THE BELT. BELT WAS TURNED ON CAUSING HIM TO FALL AND BRUISE HIS LEG.

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