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June 26, 1989 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
Mentor Mining Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

HE HAD CUT THE FACE AND WAS BACKING MINER TO THE OUTSIDE. HE WAS WALKING BESIDE OF MINER THE MINER SLEWED TO THE SIDE AND CAUGHT HIS LOWER FOOT OR ANKLE AND BROKE IT.

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