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January 24, 1983 KY · Coal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Almore Mining Company Inc · Struck by falling object

WORKER WAS ON HIS WAY FROM SECTION RIDING A SCOOP WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF LOOSE ROOF FELL STRIKING HIM OVER THE LEFT EYE CAUSING A 1 1/2" LACERATION

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