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June 16, 1983 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler EXPLOSIVES AND BREAKING AGENTS
Triple E Coal Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS ROCK DUSTING FACE AREA BETWEEN #3 & #4 HEADING. WHEN 3 SHOTS WERE FIRED. EE WAS NOT SUPPOSE TO BE IN FACE AREA.

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