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Years on record: 1983–2026
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September 26, 1984 CO · Coal supply man, supply worker, nipper FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Dorchester Coal Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED WAS COMING OUT OF MINE WHEN AT 4+00 X-CUT INSIDE 12 INTAKE PORTAL A SMALL PIECE OF ROCK FELL KNOCKING HIS HARDHAT OFF P ANOTHER PIECE CUTTING HIS FOREHEAD. 4 SUTURES WERE REQUIRED

July 22, 1983 CO · Coal continuous miner operator, coal mole operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Dorchester Coal Company · Struck by falling object

INJURED HAD PULLED CONTINUOUS MINER INTO A FZCE IN 2ND SO C003-0 SECTION HE WAS TESTING FOR CH4 AT FACE WHEN A ROCK 3FTX5X9 INCHES THICK FELL BETWEEN BOLTS ONTO INJURED INJURED WAS TRANSPORTE D TO HOSPITAL PER AMBULANCE IMMEDIATELY DON JORDAN CMI-MSHA-NOTIFIES ON 072383

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