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July 1, 1985 OH · Coal coal/ore shovel operator, shoveler, power shoveler SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Monroe Mining Inc · Fall onto or against objects

EMP WAS HAND LOADING BAILS OF HAY FROM A HAY WAHGON ONTO THE TRAILER BEHIND THE MULCHER. HE THREW A BALE ONTO THE TRAILER & HIS FEET WENT OUT FROM UNDER HIM & HE F ELL HEAD FIRST APPROX 6\ ON TO THE METAL BEAM THAT PULLS THE TRAILER STRIKING THE TOP OF LEFT SHOULDER ON THE BEAM

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