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July 20, 1983 KY · Coal mechanic helper HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Shaker Coal Company · Struck by flying object

HE WAS REMOVING BOLTS FROM A GRADER HE HIT THE BOLT TO LOOSEN IT AND A SMALL PIECE OF METAL FLEW IN HIS EYE

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