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Years on record: 1983–2026
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Scoped to Ellis Danny R

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April 5, 1986 KY · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast POWERED HAULAGE

Walker Coal Company Inc · Struck against stationary object

I.NAME WAS RIDI3G IN THE MANTRIP & STRUCK THE T OP WITH HIS BACK

September 25, 1985 KY · Coal stopping builder, ventilation man, mason man, overcast POWERED HAULAGE

Walker Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

I.NAME WAS MUCKING BELT & THE BELT CAUGHT THE SHOVEL PUSHING IT INTO I.NAME ABDOMEN

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