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September 23, 1991 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Arb Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

PC OF ROCK FELL FROM TOP STRUCK BOTH HANDS

January 11, 1983 WV · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

A C B Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

HE WAS WATCHING THE LOADING MACHINE LOAD OUT A CUT TO SEE HOW IT WAS SHOT WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW SLATE FELL OUT BETWEEEN 2 ROFO BOLTS AND IT HIT HIM ON THE LEFT HAND LACERATIN OF LEFT HAND

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