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3,111
Years on record
1983–2026
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November 5, 1984 MI · Metal/Non-Metal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Fausett Mine Services · Struck by falling object

WHILE CHANGING DRILL STEEL ON JACKLEG, ROCK FELL FROM BACK STRIKING MAN IN THE FACE, CHEST ANDBOTH LEGS.

November 5, 1984 MI · Metal/Non-Metal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Fausett Mine Services · Struck by falling object

WHILE CHANGING DRILL STEEL ON A JACKLEG, ROCK FELL FROM BACK AND LANDED ON BOTH FEET. BROKE A BONE IN HIS LEFT FOOT.

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