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1983–2026
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April 23, 1984 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
S S Joe Burford Inc · Struck by falling object

LOOSE HEAD COAL FELL HITTING EMP ACROSS ARM AND SHOULDER KNOCKING HIM TO THE PAVEMENT

April 5, 1983 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
S S Joe Burford Inc · Struck by falling object

MINER WAS CUTTING TO LEFT SIDE AND THIS MAN WAS REMOVING TIMBERS WHEN HEAD COAL AND ROCK WEIGHING APPROX 200LBS IN TWO PCS CAME DOWN STRIKING HIM ON BACK

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