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Years on record: 1983–2026
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May 14, 1997 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

Mountaineer Mining Management Inc · Struck by falling object

RIB ROLLED AND HIT HIM IN THE BACK.

February 7, 1996 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

Mountaineer Mining Management Inc · Struck by falling object

RIB ROLL CAUGHT BOLT MAN ON LEFT LOWER LEG.

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