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December 30, 2002 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Energy Plus Inc · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS CRAWLING TO SET TIMBERS FOR LAST LIFT THAT HAD BEEN MINED WHEN A KETTLE BOTTOM TURNED LOOSE IN THE TOP AND STRUCK HIM ON LOWER HALF OF BODY.

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