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August 8, 1986 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
Kenlick & Tip Top Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EE WAS WELDING 2N AN ENDLOADER BUCKET WITH A PROP UNDER THE BUCKET & A CHAIN ON TOP OF THE BUCKET. AS EE WAS RAISING UP THE TOP BLOCK BURST CAUSING THE BUCKET TO DROP 2" HITTING EE ON THE BACK. 3

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