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June 4, 2021 KY · Coal master mechanic, foreman, supervisor STRIKING OR BUMPING
Management Consulting Services LLC · Struck against stationary object

Hot sunny day. Working under the new fan house blowing holes in a metal plate for a power center. Employee was using torches while wearing all PPE. When completed task, employee was walking out of fan housing. Hard hat feel of when employee went to duck under a 62 1/2 beam. employee struck head on beam resulting in a 2 1/2 laceration on top of head.

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