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Years on record: 1983–2026
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November 24, 1986 KY · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS

Surefire Coals Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS SH2OTING COAL FRTOM A PLACE WHICH HAD BEEN BOLTED CUT & T AMPED HE FAILED TO TAKE ADEFAUTE COVER BEFORE DETONATION A CORNER SECTION OF THE SHOT BLEW OUT CAUSING A SMALL PIECE OF DEBRIS TO STRI5E EMPLOYEE ON THE HEAD EMPLOYEE WAS TREATED & HOSPITALIZED OVERNIGHT FOR OBSERVATION NO DAMAGE WAS NOTED

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