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August 15, 1996 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech POWERED HAULAGE
Shamrock Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS DROPPING A SHUTTLE CAR CABLE FROM ROOF CROSSOVERS WHEN CAR OPERATOR STARTED MACHINE CAUSING CABLE TO SUDDENLY SPOOL ON REEL ADN STRIKE INJURED EMPLOYEE ON HEAD.

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