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March 23, 1990 WV · Coal auger helper HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Burning Rock Energy Inc · Struck by flying object

AS I.NAME WAS GETTING OUT OF TRUCK, A FELLOW EMPLOYEE THREW A ROCK AT THE TRUCK TO GET HIS ATTENTION. AS I.NAME STEPPED OUT OF THE TRUCK, HE STEPPED INTO THE PATH OF THE ROCK. THE ROCK HIT HIM ON HIS EYEBROW CUTTING IT CAUSING A NEED FOR A COUPLE OF STITCHES.

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