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December 6, 1996 WV · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
Linn Mining Company · Struck against stationary object

EMP ON 5 LEFT PILLAR SECTION, #5 BELT HDG. #26 PILLAR BLK HANGING CK CURTAIN ALONG GOB LINE AT BREAKER POST. WHEN PILLAR AREA INBY STARTED FALL ING EMP TOOK OFF RUNNING AND RAN INTO BELT HUNG IN #5 BELT HDG CAUSING LACERATION TO EAR.

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