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August 29, 1989 WV · Coal drill operator EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Juliana Mining Company LLC · Struck by flying object

INJURED WAS ASSISTING HIS RIDING PARTNER IN THE THROWING AWAY OF GARBAGE IN #1 PIT AREA. WHEN A BLAST WAS PUT OFF, CAUSING MINOR SCRAPES AND CUTS TO BOTH ARMS AND HIS FOREHEAD.

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