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November 2, 1988 KY · Coal scoop car operator EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Topmost Coal Inc · Struck by flying object

SCOOP UP IN 3 HDG. BREAK GOING FORM 3-4 ONE HOLE SHOOT OOPEN SCOOP WAS COMING OUT OF HDG. SEPS TAKEN TO MAKE SURE THIS WOULDNT HAPPEN AGAIN.. NEVER SHOOT UNTIL SHOOTING MAN KNOWS WHERE SCOOP S ARE AND ALL OTHER MEN.

July 15, 1988 KY · Coal scoop car operator POWERED HAULAGE
Topmost Coal Inc · Struck by flying object

SCOOP WAS TRAVLING OUTSIDE BOARD ON ROADWAY FLEW UP AND CAUGHT HIS LEGS

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