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May 19, 1998 WY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kfx Fuel Partners L P · Fall from machine

MECHANIC SLIPPED OFF HAUL TRUCK WHILE FILLING HYDRAULIC FLUID, FEET CAUGHT ON RUBBER MAT SUSPENDING EMPLOYEE UPSIDE DOWN. HE DIDN'T REALIZE HE WAS HURT AND DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION UNTIL 5.26.98.

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