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January 3, 1983 WV · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Beckley Lick Run Company · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS INSTALLING TIMBER FOR LINE CURTAIN AND TOP FELL OUT CATCHING THE EMPLOYEES LEGS

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