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January 18, 1985 AL · Coal driller, highwall operator, highwall drill operator SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
Kinlock Coals Inc · Fall to lower level, (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EMPL TIEING IN HOLE THAT HADNT SHOT AGAINST HIGHWALL OR KEY ROW.WALL BROKE FROM UNDER EMPL AND HE FELL 26\ ONTO SHOT MATERIAL.

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