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February 17, 1984 KY · Coal scoop car operator EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Jena Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object

X-CUT FROM NO6 SHOT THROUGH INTO NO5 SCOOP DRIVERS GIVEN TIME TO BE CLEAR.MEN WERE WARNED -READY TO BLAST NO 6 X-CUT SCOOP DRIVER LOST ONE EYE AND HAD BURNS AND CUTS ON FACE.

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