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Years on record: 1983–2026
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April 13, 1983 VA · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

White Oak Coal Company · Struck by falling object

A ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN ROOF BOLTS AND HIT HIM ON THE LEFT SHOULDER

March 31, 1983 VA · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

White Oak Coal Company · Struck by falling object

CARL WAS CLEANING OUT BOTTOM DRILL-HOLES. A LUMP OF COAL FELL OUT ABOVE WHERE THE CUTTING MACHINE HAD CUT. IT HIT HIM ON THE RIGHT HAND THUMB. IT JUST MASHED IT NO BONES WERE BROKEN.

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