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April 12, 2000 WV · Coal electrician, lineman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Day Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS KNOCKING BIT HOLDER OFF AFTER CUTTING IT WITH A TORCH AND A PIECE BROKE OFF AND WENT INTO LEFT LEG ABOVE KNEE.

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