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June 20, 1984 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Milburn Colliery Company · Struck by falling object

EE WAS SETTING ADDITIONAL SUPPORT IN LT. WG. OF #39 PILLAR WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW SLATE FELL OUT & STRUCK HIM ON RT. LEG ABOVE KNEE. X-RAYS TAKEN BUT ONLY BRUISED.

May 14, 1984 WV · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Milburn Colliery Company · Struck by falling object

EMPL KNOCKED LOOSE PIECE OF ROOF DOWN ON HIMSELF BRUISING ARM,BACK & BUTTOCK.X-RAYED AND WAS ONLY BRUISED ROCK WAS 2\\THICK X 32SQ IN.

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