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March 29, 1984 VA · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Yankee Processing Corp · Struck by falling object

FAILED TO MAKE SURE THE FEED BOX WAS SECURE TO THE LIFTING HOOK ON THE CRANE TRUCK BEFORE IT WAS MOVED. THIS CAUSED THE HOOK TO SLIP OFF KNOCKING BOTH MEN TO THE GROUND.

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