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July 31, 1987 WV · Coal EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Sharon Coal Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS ST5NDING ON TOP OF BULK TRUCK,FACING SHOT,TO TAKE VIDEO PICTURES.MATERIAL FROM SHOT LANDED IN PIT,WHICH IN TURN FORCED THE WATER WITH ROCK TOWARDS EMPLOYEE.ROCK HIT LEFT LEG.

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