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September 18, 1987 VA · Coal scoop car operator EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS

Eastern Energy Corp · Struck by flying object

NO.6 LEFT CROSS7UT SHOT INTO NO.5 ENTRY, CAUSING INJURY TO SCOOP OPERATOR.

September 17, 1986 VA · Coal drill helper EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS

Eastern Energy Corp · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS H 9LPING ON DRILL GETTING READY TO MARK HOLES OFF TO BE DRILLED OPERATOR ACCIDENTLY DRILLED INTO A SHOT THAT HAD FAILED TO GO OFF IN PREVIOUS CUT

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