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August 10, 1996 KY · Coal auger operator, auger crew supervisor SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Trosper Mining Inc · Fall from machine

AFTER REPLACING HOIST CABLE EE CLIMBED DOWN OFF THE BACK OF CARRIAGE ENGINE ON SALEM 1500 B AUGER WHEN HE STEPPED ON CARRIAGE FRAME HE SLIPPED AND CAUGHT HIMSELF WITH ARM AS HE WAS FALLING STR ECHING LOWER BACK MUSCLE.

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