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November 30, 2004 VA · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Omega Mining, Inc. · Struck by falling object

Conducting a pre-shift inspection, the victim was struck on the back by a rock that fell between bolts, injuring ribs and right side of body. Rock measured 3" thick and 12" long.

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