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November 30, 2000 KY · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner MACHINERY
Addington Mining, Inc · Struck by flying object

EE WAS FELLING A LARGE OAK TREE OVER THE HIT. IT FELL INTO A SMALLER, PARTIALLY DEAD PINE. THE PINE SPRUNG BACK AND THE TOP BROKE OUT OF IT. THE TOP FLEW UP THE HILL AND STRUCK HIM IN THE HEAD

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