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February 13, 1990 OH · Coal EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
La May Industries Inc · Accident type, without injuries

A BLAST WAS BEING LOADED IN LIMESTONE PIT AT LAMAY MINE PERMIT #D205 A STORM MOVED INTO AREA & BLAST CREW & DRILLER EVACUATED BLAST AREA UPON REENTERING THE DRILL BENCH BLASTER DISCOVERED THAT LIGHT NING HAD SET OFF 36 HOLES THERE WAS NO PROPERTY DAMAGE OR INJURY

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