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July 6, 1984 WV · Coal scoop car operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Amanda Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

SCOOP OPERATOR WAS CLEANING UP CUT OF COAL IN FACE OF #6 ENTRY. OPERATOR NOTICED HANGING ROCK INBY ROOF SUPPORTS. GOT OFF SCOOP & BEGAN TO PULL DOWN LOOSE MATERIAL WITH SLATE BAR. ROCK BROKE L OOSE FROM ROOF & HIT I.NAME THE OPERATOR SCOOP WHO WAS UNDER SUPPORTED ROOF AT ALL TIMES

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