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May 6, 1991 VA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Sea B Mining Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS KNEELING BESIDE SCOOP DIPPER ROCK FELL ON TIMBERS IN SCOOP DIPPER-BOUNCING FORWARD AND ROCK STRUCK HIM IN BACK.

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