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November 26, 1990 KY · Coal scoop car operator EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Courtney-Cory Collieries Inc · Struck by flying object

INJ WAS OPERATING 482 S & S SCOOP LOADING COAL #4 HEADING BK HAD BUT & DRILLED THROUGH IN TO #5 HEADING SHOOTING MAN WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS THROUGH. LOADED HOLE CAME OUT HOLLERED DIDN'T CHECK TO SEE IF ANYONE WAS IN PLACE SHOT IT SOME LITTLE LUMPS OF COAL HIT SCOOP DRIVER IN BACK & FACE.

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