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October 28, 1983 WV · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Trace Fork Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS BACKING DOWN THE ONE ENTRY WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK MEASURING THREE FT BY SIX FT BY 0 TO 14 INCHES THICK FELL OUT STRIKING THE EMPLOYEE WHILE HE WAS IN THE SCOOP.

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