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December 31, 1984 WV · Coal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Colony Bay Coal Company · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO CUT THE TOP OUT OF A 55 GAL OIL DRUM WITHOUT FIRST TAKING THE PLUGS OUT OF THE DRUM USING A CUTTING TORCH AS SOON AS HE BURNED INTO THE DRUM IT EXPLODED

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