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October 26, 1993 KY · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Oakwood Mining Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS GOING UP TO THE FACE HE WAS ABOUT 10FT. FROM THE FACE AND A ROCK FELL ON THE LOWER PART OF HIS BACK. HE WENT TO THE DR. HE SAID HE BRUISED AROUND HIS MAIN KIDNEY.

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