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September 12, 1997 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Stonecoal Branch Mining Inc · Struck by rolling or sliding object

EE WAS HELPING SET TIMBERS ON PILLAR LINE AND WENT BACK IN BREAK OVER FROM MINER, TOP BUMPED, ROLLING A COAL RIB ON HIS LOWER BACK.

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