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1983–2026
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September 15, 1984 IN · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
J & R Coal Company · Struck by falling object

I. NAME WAS WATCHING THE MINER CABLE WHEN HE HEARD THE TOP BEGIN TO. HE RAN BUT THE ROCK LANDED ON HIS FOOT.

January 6, 1984 IN · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
J & R Coal Company · Struck by falling object

RICK WAS BARRING DOWN SOME BAD ROOF WHEN A LARGE PIECE BROKE LOOSE AND FELL ON HIS FOOT. THE LEFT FOOT WAS FRACTURED.

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