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April 29, 2004 IN · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL

White River Coal, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE WAS LYING ON THE GROUND NEXT TO THE CONTINUOUS MINER PREPARING TO WELD ON THE PAN ON THE CONTINUOUS MINER, WHEN A PIECE OF THE COAL RIB CAME OFF LANDING ON HIM. THE RIB MEASURED 7' X 53" X 0-13" THICK.

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