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April 27, 1998 KY · Coal auger helper MACHINERY
Highland Enterprises Llc · Struck by falling object

WORKER WAS S6TANDNG AT THE BACK OF THE AUGER MACHINE SETTING AUGER SECTION IN WHEN A ROCK FELL OFF THE HIGHWALL STRIKING HIM ON TOP OF HIS FOOT.

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