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December 12, 1985 KY · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Bright Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

AREA WAS BEING 1REPARED FOR BLASTING IN OESWE RO CREATE A CAVITY IN THE MINE ROOF FOR THE PURPOSE OF RELOCATING THE SECTION LOADING POINT WHEN A PIECE OF SLICK ENSIDED ROOF MATERIAL FELL STR STRIKING EMPLOY9E ON LEFT THIGH

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