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1983–2026
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February 5, 1988 WV · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
D A R N Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

IT WAS THE FIRS7 CUT OUT OF 2XR-THE SC OPERATOR HAD TURNED IN HIS SEAT GOING TO THE FEEDER A PIECE OF ROCK AND COAL OFF OF THE LEFT RIB CAME OFF HITTING HIM CUTTING HIS RT JAW

August 29, 1983 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
D A R N Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF SLATE BETWEEN RIB AND RIB BOLT FELL IN DECK OF SHUTTLE CAR AND HIT OPERATOR ON BOTH LEGS LEFT LEG POSSIBLE FRACTURE SIZE OF SLATE 3FTX2FTX5IN RIGHT LEG CUT

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