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July 22, 1994 KY · Coal scoop car operator EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Cedar Grove Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

HE HAD BEEN OPERATING SCOOP. SHOT FIRE GAVE HIS WARNING 3 TIMES. HE HEARD HIM, BUT DID NOT THINK THE SHOT WOULD GO THRU THE BRAKE INTO THE #3 HEADING.

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