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April 12, 1984 KY · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
M & J Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

I,NAME WAS TAMPING A PLACE ANDPUT HIS HAND ON THE BOTTOM. A ROCK FELL FROM THE TOP AND HIT ON HIS SHOULDER AND BACK THEN ON DOWN ON HIS HAND.

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