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January 18, 2001 UT · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
C W Mining Company (Co-Op Mine) · Struck by flying object

EE WAS SWINGING A HAMMER TO PULL THE GEAR OFF FROM THE FEEDER HEAD SHAFT. A PIECE OF METAL CAME OFF AND LODGED INTO HIS NECK.

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