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Years on record: 1983–2026
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July 11, 1985 WV · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Resources Development Corp · Struck by falling object

RUNNING A SCOOP CLEANING UP A ROCK FELL APPROX 4X1 AND HIT ME ON THE BACK AND SHOULDERS

January 1, 1985 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Resources Development Corp · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS SET7ING IN SHUTTLE CAR WAITING TO CHANGE OUT UNDER MINER WHEN ROCK SCALE FELL OUT FROM BETWEEN PINS STRIKING INJURED IN CHEST. ROCK WAS 2" THICK X 4' WIDE X 6' LONG. SHUTTLE CAR WA S IN 5 ENTRY IN6Y #5042 SPAD ABOUT 40'

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