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June 10, 1997 AL · Coal drill operator MACHINERY
Black Creek Land & Mineral Inc · Struck against a moving object

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING AN OVERBURDEN DRILL IN THE PIT DURING A RAIN STORM WHEN LOOSE MATERIAL FELL FROM THE HIGHWALL STRIKING THE DRILL.

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