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May 2, 2002 KY · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator MACHINERY
ARC Envirochem, LLC · Struck by flying object

WHILE OPERATING THE CONTINUOUS MINER HE WAS LOADING A SHUTTLE CAR WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK WAS THROWN FROM CONVEYOR STRIKING OPERATOR ONT HE LEFT SIDE OF HIS FACE. CAUSING A LACERATION TO HIS FORE HEAD AND CHEEK. LACERATION REQUIRED STITCHES.

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