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July 24, 1997 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Whitby Electric Inc · Struck by falling object

OPERATING CONTINUOUS MINER IN X-CUT BETWEEN #2 +3 ENTRY. A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL BETWEEN BOLTER HITTING ON LEFT SIDE OF HEAD AND LEFT KNEE.

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