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October 30, 1986 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Island Creek Coal Company · Struck by falling object

MINER OPERATOR 4AS CLEANING UP IN NO. 1 HEADING IN FACE AREA AND A PIECE OF DRAW SLATE FELL AND HIT THE CANOPY OF THE MINER AND BROKE AND A PIECE OF ROCK BROKE OFF AND SLID INSIDE THE CANOPY A ND STRUCK THE M3NER IN SIDE AND LOWER BACK.

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