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July 9, 1991 VA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Top Gun Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS GOING BETWEEN THE SECTION MANTRIP AND THE RIB WHEN A BROW AND RIB FELL OFF AND KNOCKING HIM INTO THE MANTRIP. THE ROLL MEASURED 3 1/2 FT LONG 40 INCHS HIGH AND 18" INCHES THICK TA PERING TO 0 INCHES ON EACH END.

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