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January 4, 1985 KY · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Harlan Fuel Company · Fall onto or against objects

I NAME WAS ATTEMPTING TO TAKE DOWN A LOOSE PIECE OF DRAW ROCK,BY HAND ANOTHER PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND STRUCK HIM ON THE SHOULDER I NAME FELL AND STRUCK HIS RIB CAGE AGAINST A 4\ WATER LINE HIS 2RD 3RD AND 6TH RIBS WERE FRACTURED,HE ALSO RECIEVED MINOR BRUISES TO SHOULDER AND KNEE. ND.,3RD AND 6TH3RIBS WERE FRACTURED,HE ALSO RECEIVED MINOR BRUISES TO SHOULDER AND KNEE.

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