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November 30, 1993 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Blue Ridge Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

WORKING ON 14-1 MINER IN 3 HEADING CAT PAD BROKE WAS CUTTING OUT KEEPING WHEAN HE LET GO OF THE ITEM. WHEN HE HIT IT FLEW UP AND STRUCK HIM IN THE MOUTH.

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