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August 19, 1988 VA · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
S & D Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

THE MAN HAD JUST WENT IN. HIS JOB WAS TO TAKE CARE OF BELT DRIVE. HE SIT DOWN BESIDE A RIB AND 2 LUMP OF COAL FELL OFF THE RIB AND HIT HIM ON THE SHOULDER.

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