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February 21, 1983 WV · Coal beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Mack Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING RECOVER BELT STRUCTURE WHILE BENT OVER A PIECE OF ROCK FELL OUT BETWEEN THE ROOF BOLTS AND HIT THE EMPLOYEE ON THE LOWER PART OF HIS BACK

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