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Years on record: 1983–2026
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September 24, 1987 KY · Coal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

Sunflower Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

WAS FIXING A FL5T ON MOTOR TIRE BLEW UP WHILE REPAIRING TIRE

September 24, 1987 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner EXPLODING VESSELS UNDER PRESSURE

Sunflower Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

WAS FIXING FLAT3ON MOTOR TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE RFEPAIRFING TIRE

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