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August 1, 1985 KY · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Gillette Coal Corp · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS RUNNING A CUTER WHEN PIECE OF SHAGY MUD FELLOUT OF MUD SEAM STRIKING HIM ON LEFT SHOULDER EMP WAS IN A SQUATTING POSITION WHEN ROCK FELL FALLING HEAD DOWN BETWEEN HIS LEGS

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