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September 26, 1983 WV · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Majestic Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS LOADING COAL IN THE FACE AREA. A PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM THE FACE, STRUCK THE RAM JACK OF THE SCOOP HE WAS OPERATING AND THEN BOUNCED IN THE DECK OF THE SCOOP AND MASHED HIS HAND.

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