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March 15, 1983 OK · Coal mechanic helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Rancher'S Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

DAVID WAS HELPING TO CHANGE THE TIRE ON A SCRAPER WHEN THE BEAD HOOKS SLIPPED OFF THE TIRE THE TIRE FELL OFF THE WHEEL TOWARD THE TRUCK DAVID BENT OVER TO JUMP OUT OF THE WAY AND THE TIRE HIT HIM ON THE HEAD KNOCKING HIM DOWN AND AGAINST THE TRUCK HIS HARD HAT WAS KNOCKED OFF WHEN HE FELL UNDERNEATH THE TIRE

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