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August 17, 1989 AL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Ncb Joint Venture · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS BACKING MINER UP AND MOVING REMOTE CONTROL CABLE AND BOX WHEN THE CABLE GOT HUNG ON A ROCK JERKING EMPLOYEE AND INJURING HIS NECK.

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