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April 15, 2020 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
ADDCAR Systems, LLC · Struck against stationary object

As the employee was washing off the back end of the Launch Vehicle used for Highwall Mining, the employee was walking down a set of steps on the Launch Vehicle when the employee stepped on the water hose being used causing foot to roll over sideways.

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