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May 30, 1985 IN · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
R & H Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

WORKER WAS USING CUTTING TORCH TO REMOVE STEEL PLATE ON TIPPLE. WHILE CUTTING ONE END FREE OTHER END BROKE LOOSE AND PLATE FELL STRIKING RIGHT THIGH OF VICTIM.

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