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April 10, 1998 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech STEPPING OR KNEELING ON OBJECT
Good Coal Company · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS HELPING COWORKER CHANGE IOUT BELT STRUCTURE. INJURED STATED HE WEAS ON HIS HANDS AND KNEES CRAWLING ALONG THE BELTLINE AND HIS RIGHT KNEE STARTED TO HURT. INJURED VISITED DR. THE N EXT DAY AND WAS DIANOSED WITH HAVING A BRUISED RIGHT KNEE. INJURED WAS INSTRUCTED TO REST THE KNEE ONE WEEK.

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