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November 17, 1983 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Nabala Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

THE ROCK WAS LOOSE AND HE WAS TRYING TO SET A TIMBER UNDER IT.

July 14, 1983 AL · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Nabala Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

ROCK FELL FROM ROOF STRIKING MR TURNER ON THE BACK AND FOOT

May 16, 1983 AL · Coal driller operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Nabala Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

THEY WERE SCRAPING THE COAL AND A ROCK FELL HITTING CALVIN S WILLIAMS. INJURIES WERE MILD, BRUISED HIS CHEST AND ARMS.

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