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February 23, 2017 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss Fatality · FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
C K Coal Corporation · Struck by falling object

A piece of draw slate approximately (3 foot by 2 foot by 3 inches thick) broke across the strap and fell striking ee. Injured miner was transported to a medical center. Due to medical complications from the injuries ee sustained ee died on 4/6/17

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