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September 4, 1990 IL · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator POWERED HAULAGE
Lorenzo Mining Company Inc · Struck by flying object

LOADING ROCK WITH CONTINUOUS MINER. PIECE OF ROCK WEDGED BETWEEN CONVEYOR FLIGHTS AND SMALL PIECE FLEW OUT AND HIT HIM ON LIP, LACERATING IT.

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