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February 28, 1990 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Superior Mining & Mineral Inc · Struck by flying object

HE WAS REMOVING DAMAGED FILTER FROM FILTER BASE WITH A BAR. WHEN THE FILTER SUDDENLY CAME OFF THE BASE, FLEW UP STRIKING HIM ON THE CHIN AND CUTTING HIS CHIN.

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