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November 17, 1983 VA · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
D/M Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

SECTION FOREMAN WAS CRAWLING TOWARD FACE AREA IN #3 HEADING WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW SLATE DISLOGED FROM THE ROOF, STRIKING HIM IN THE BACK.

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