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August 6, 1992 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Big Chase Mining Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

54736YEE WAS USING A ROOF BOLT TO UNCLOG DRILLS TEEL ON PINNER, WHEN HE STRUCK HIS ELBOW IWTH ROOF BOLT. THEN ON THE 15 AUG. HE HAD TO GO TO THE DR'S HIS ELBOW HAD ABSCESS.

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