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May 14, 2025 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Itmann Mining Company LP · Struck by falling object

EE was operating the C/M in the #6 (right) entry on the #1 North Section MMU 005-0 right side. While backing the C/M out a piece of rock fell measuring 8" x5"L x30"w x7" thick striking EE in EE's lower back resulting in a broken L4 and L5. Along with a fractured pelvis and a slight tear to the outermost spinal area.

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