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January 7, 1989 KY · Coal driller operator EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Desparado Fuels Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPL PREPARING TO SHOOT COAL AND PIECE OF ROCK OR COAL FELL OR WAS THROWN AND HIT EMPL ON LEFT RING FINGER.FINGER WAS BROKEN AT KNUCKLE AND REQ 7 STITCHES.

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