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December 28, 1989 VA · Coal security guard, watchman HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Malachi Mining Inc · Struck by flying object

EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING OUTSIDE VEHICLE AT MINE SITE, WHEN HE WAS HIT IN THE CHEST BY A METAL NUT APPROX. 9/16" IN DIAMETER. IT IS BELIEVED THAT A PICKETER SHOT IT AT HIM WITH A SLING SHOT.

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