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June 9, 1986 TN · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Green Branch Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

SHOT FOREMAN PU7 OUT A SHOT AT FACE EVERYONE SAID THEY WERE IN CLEAR ONE SMALL PIECE OF COAL UPON STRIKING TWO COAL RIBS HIT ONE EMPLOYEE IN RIGHT HIP AND PENETRATED INTO THE SKIN EMPLOYEE WAS 3 BREAKS AWAY A3D TO THE RIGHT AT TIME OF ACIDENT

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