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June 28, 1986 WV · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey Fatality · EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS

High Power Energy · Struck by flying object

TWO EMPLOYEES O3 THE POWDER CREW (EXPERIENCED BLASTERS) WERE FATALLY INJURED WHEN LIGHTENING PRE-MATURELY DETONATED EXPLOSIVES CHARGES

June 28, 1986 WV · Coal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman Fatality · EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS

High Power Energy · Struck by flying object

TWO EMPLOYEES O3 THE POWDER CREEW (EXPERIENCED BLASTERS) WERE FATALLY INJURED WHEN LIGHTENING PRE-MATURELY DETONATED EXPLOSEVES CHARGES

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