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August 9, 2001 VA · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

D J Coal Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS WEKDING BITT LUGGS ON MINER, WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL ON HIS HEAD AND SHOULDER. THE ROCK WAS 2 FT BY 2 FT BY 1 INCH THICK. HE DECLINED THE AMBULANCE. HE SAID DOC TOLD HIM HE HAD A LIGHT NECK SPRAIN OR CERVICAL SPRAIN.

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