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March 8, 1988 KY · Coal drill helper EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS

Gordon Coal Company · Struck by flying object

MISFIRED SHOT FROM PRESIOUS SHIFT-EXPLOSION INJURED HIS HEAD-RESULTED IN STITCHES

March 8, 1988 KY · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS

Gordon Coal Company · Struck by concussion

MISFIRED SHOT FROM PREVIOUS SHIFT-EXPLOSION CAUSED HEARING LOSS.WAS IN NEXT WORKING PLACE WAS ADMITTED FOR OBSERVATION OVERNIGHT.

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