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May 31, 1991 KY · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey OTHER
Four-B Inc · Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances

EE WENT TO EXPLOSIVES MAGZINE TO GET DETIONATORS. WHEN HE REACHED INTO MAGZINE WITH HAND A COPPERHEAD (SNAKE) BIT HIM ON LITTLE FINGER OF RIGHT HAND.

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