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April 15, 1987 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS

Hardin-Mapes Coal Corp · Struck by flying object

WHILE SHOTTING 8OME COAL ONE OF THE EMPLOYEES SAID HE WAS NOT INFORMED. THE SHOT WAS FIRED CAUSING SOME COAL TO HIT THE EMPLOYEE. THE COAL HITTHE EMPLOYEE CAUSING INJURY TO THE NECK, BACK AND THE LOWER PART3OF THE LEG.

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