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November 24, 1986 WV · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Pigeon Branch Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS CLE5NING, CONTINUOUS MINER WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLT AND HIT HIM ON THE HEAD. CAUSING LACERATIONS ABOVE THE EYE AND ON THE BACK OF THE HEAD.

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