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August 28, 1984 CO · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Dorchester Coal Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS LOADING CABLE ONTO THE CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN A PIECE OF RIB FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE BACK OF THE HEAD KNOCKING HIS HARDHAT OFF

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