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PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) – The Coast Guard is investigating the death of a man who fell into the hold of a coal ship docked at a Public Service Company power plant.

Officials say the 33-year-old crewman fell about 40 feet into an empty coal bin Monday evening, apparently while sweeping the deck.

The Coast Guard said the victim was not wearing a safety harness as he worked near the coal bin.

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