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October 22, 1984 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Joseph Brothers Inc · Struck by falling object

FOREMAN WAS MACKING THE FACE WHEN A SLUG ABOUT 6"L X 4"W AND 1" THICK FELL ON HIS HAND. THE ROCK CUT TWO FINGERS AND BROKE ONE OF THEM

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