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Years on record: 1983–2026
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July 13, 1992 WV · Coal examiner, fire boss, pre-shift examiner, mine examiner FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

Tri Energy Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPL INSTALLING A WATER PUMP AND THE WALL COLLAPSED ON LEFT HAND.

March 19, 1992 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

Tri Energy Resources Inc · Struck by falling object

THE FOREMAN WAS EXAMINING THE RIGHT CROSSCUT OF THE NO 3 FACE IN THE 002 SECTION WHEN A 12X24 INCH COAL BROW CAME LOOSE AND STRUCK HIM IN THE HEAD AND FOOT.

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