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July 24, 1986 KY · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Rocket Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS WALKING3UNDER TIPPLE WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF METAL DISLODGED FROM THE TIPPLE AND FELL 8'10" AND STRUCK HIM ON FOREHEAD. TOOK TO HOSPITAL AS A PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE

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