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April 27, 1987 VA · Coal electrician, lineman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Liberty Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

EMP ATEMPTED TO3PULL A LOOSE ROCK WITH A CLAW HAMMER WHEN A PIECE FELL ON HIM

October 15, 1984 VA · Coal roof bolter helper, rock bolter helper, pinner helper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Heritage Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING SAFETY POSTS AND A ROCK FELL ON HIS HAND CAUSING A FRACTURE.

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