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February 17, 2005 AL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Birmingham Coal & Coke Company Inc · Struck by flying object

Unexplained blowout of rock during a planned blast, casting rock fragments 860+ feet toward the "safe" area designated for equipment to park during blasting operations. Windshield damage to four machines.

February 17, 2005 AL · Coal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Birmingham Coal & Coke Company Inc · Struck by flying object

Unexplained blowout of rock during a planned blast cast rock fragments 860+ feet toward the "safe" area designated for equipment to park during blasting operations. Windshield damage to four machines.

February 17, 2005 AL · Coal haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Birmingham Coal & Coke Company Inc · Struck by flying object

Unexplained blowout of rock during a planned blast cast rock fragments 860+ feet toward the "safe" area designated for equipment to park during blasting operations. Windshield damage to four machines.

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