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Years on record: 1983–2026
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May 29, 1984 WV · Coal blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Racoon Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

VICTIM WAS SHOOTING COAL AND A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIING THE VICTIM ON UPPER BACK BETWEEN SHOULDERS.

May 10, 1984 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Racoon Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

VICTIM WAS OPERATING SCOOP LOADING COAL WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS STRIKING THE SCOOP OPERATOR WHILE HE WAS SITTING IN THE SCOOP

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