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March 2, 2025 WV · Coal groundman, yardman POWERED HAULAGE
WV PLC Repair, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Shear jack was being held in place by chain on fork of loader. Chain failed, allowing fork to raise. Fork hit employee in forehead directly below the lip of EE's hard hat.

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