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June 12, 1998 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Windfall Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

PILLARING TOP FELL IN OVER ROAD BREAKERS ADN CAUGHT MINER OPERATOR. THEY HAD JUST FINISHED 2ND LIFT ON PILLARS AND WERE GOING TO SET BREAKERS FOR THAT LIFT JUST TAKEN.

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