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September 13, 1985 PA · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Canon Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMP WAS OPERATING MANTRIP ON MAIN HAULAGE WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF SLATE STRUCK HIM CAUSING LACERATION TO UPPER LIP

March 20, 1985 PA · Coal continuous miner helper, coal mole helper, bridgeman FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Canon Coal Company · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS HANGING VENTILATION TUBEING. A PIECE OF ROOF COAL FELL FROM BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN LOWER LEG.

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