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January 2, 1990 AL · Coal gathering arm loader operator, loading machine operator, joy loader operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mineraltec Corp · Struck by falling object

WE WERE IN BAD ROOF CONDITIONS ATTEMPTING TO LOAD ROCK OUT OF FACE AREA.THE ROCK ROADE A TIMBER OUT ONTO THE VICTIM.IT HIT ON HIS HIP.WE GOT HIM OUT FROM UNDER THE ROCK AND BROUGHT HIM OUT ON A STRETCHER.BRUISED HIP IS ALL THEY HAVE FOUND SO FAR.

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