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1983–2026
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March 19, 1985 WV · Coal timberman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Notrocoal Inc · Struck by falling object

I NAME WAS TIMBEING WHEN THE JACKPIPE THAT WAS SET. FORCED A SECTION OF ROOF ROCK BOLT DISLODGING THE TEMPORARY ROOF SUPPORTS AND ALLOWING A SECTION OF THE ROCK TO FALL AND STRIKE HIM ON THE L OWER BACK.

March 19, 1985 WV · Coal timberman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Notrocoal Inc · Struck by falling object

I NAME WAS SHOVELING COAL WHEN THE JACKPIPE THAT WAS SET FORCED A SECTION OF THE ROOF ROCK LOOSE DISLODGING THE TEMPORARY ROOF SUPPORTS AND ALLOWING THE ROCK TO FALL AND STRIKE HIM ON THE LEFT SHOULDER.

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