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October 10, 1995 KY · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman Fatality · HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Costain Coal Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS FATALLY INJURED WHEN A METAL FRAGMENT FROM A PLANTARY DRIVE UNIT WAS STRUCK WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER THE METAL FRAGMENT ENTERED IN HIS LOWER RIGHT NECK CUTTING THE AORTA

December 11, 1991 KY · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper Fatality · HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Costain Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL WAS FOUND BENEATH GOLF CART WITH EXTENSIVE HEAD INJURIES. VICTIM WAS UNCONSIOUS & APPARENTLY NOT BREATHING. INVESTIGATIVE IS BEING CONDUCTED BY MSHA.

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