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December 5, 2019 KY · Coal driller operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Lester And Sons Inc · Struck by flying object

Had a bit break off in end of coal drill auger, myself and IE were beating old bit with hammer. Piece of bit broke off hitting IE in the eye, we both were wearing safety glasses but the piece that hit EE busted EE's glasses.

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