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September 27, 1988 KY · Coal security guard, watchman Fatality · OTHER
Lake Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

FIREARM OF SECURITY GUARD FELL FROM SHOULDER HOLSTER STRIKING CONCRETE FLOOR, THEREBY DISCHARGING THE FIREARM AND FATALLY WOUNDING HIMSELF.

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