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October 23, 1986 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Bow Valley Coal (Ky) Inc · Struck against stationary object

INJURED WAS ASS3STING REPAIRMAN IN R EMOVING BOLTS FROM A MINER HEAD MOTOR/SPEED RED UCER ASSY. PLACING THEM IN A METAL 5 GAL. CAN FOR STORAGE. THERE WAS A BURR ONT HE CAN HE CONTACTED CAUSING A CUT THAT REQU3RED 3 STITCHES FOR CLOSURE

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