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May 18, 1987 KY · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS

Wolf Branch Collieries Inc · Struck by flying object

SHOTFIRER FAILE8 TO PROPERLY WARM VICTIM THAT A SHOT WAS ABOUTTO BE DETONATED. UPON DETONATION IN 7 PLACE, SUCH PLACE SHOT THROUGH INTO 6 RIGHT CAUSING INJURIES TO THE FACE, NOSE, AND LEFT EYE AREA AND COAL 8EBRIS ALSO PERFORATED HIS SIDE AND LEG.

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