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August 26, 1983 WV · Coal belt foreman, maintenance foreman, maintenance supervisor FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Cedar Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMP STATED HE WAS GOING UNDERGRROUND ON THE MANTRIP WHEN A ROCK FELL OUT FROM TOP HITTING HIM ON THE SHOULDER

August 11, 1983 WV · Coal pumper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Cedar Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS SITTING ON A PILE OF TIMBERS EATING LUNCH WHEN A PIECE OF SLATE FELL FROM TOP, STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT FOOT AND ANKLE, CAUSING INJURY.

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