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March 18, 1985 VA · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Beatrice Pocahontas Company · Struck by falling object

INJ IN PROCESS OF SETTING SAFETY JACK SO THAT LINE CURTAIN COULD BE EXTENDED WHEN ROCK FELL NEAR LAST ROW OF BOLTS STRIKING INJ ON LEFT FOOT.

January 14, 1985 VA · Coal FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Beatrice Pocahontas Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS STANDING ON ROCK LOADER SCALING TOP WITH A SLATE BAR WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK SLABBED BACK PAST THE LAST ROW OF BOLTS AND FELL ON HIM

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