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February 16, 2012 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman STRIKING OR BUMPING
D & L Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

Employee was changing a hose on the Cat 992C Front End Loader. When finished, he raised up to come to a standing position, not realizing that the arm bracket to the mirror was above his head. He hit his head on the arm bracket, jamming his neck.

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