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February 12, 1997 WV · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON

ACCIDENT VICTIM WAS STANDING ON TRACK TO CHECK OIL LEVELS. HE STEPPED ON LOOSE TRACK PAD. PAD TURNED CAUSING VICTIM TO FALL TO GROUND HITTING ARMS ON TRACKS AND FUEL CONTAINER.

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