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March 12, 1990 WV · Coal drill operator STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Kelso Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

I,NAME-DRILL OPERATOR-CLIMBED OUT OF CAB ON GARDNER DENVER DRILL (35) TO CHECK DRILL BENCH AND MARK OFF HOLES. HE STEPPED ON ROCK AND TWISTED HIS BACK.

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