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1983–2026
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September 19, 1986 WV · Coal assistant mine foreman, assistant mine manager FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kermit Coal Company · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF ROCK 132" TO 1 1/2 THICK BY 9" X 18" FELL BETWEEN THE ARCH SUPPORT AND STRUCK HIM BETWEEN THE SHOULDER BLADES WHILE HE WAS BENT OVER.

July 11, 1984 WV · Coal bull gang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, section foreman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kermit Coal Company · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM CENTER OF FALL

July 11, 1984 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Kermit Coal Company · Struck by falling object

PIECE OF ROCK FELL FROM CENTER OF FALL KNOCKING HIM DOWN.

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