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1983–2026
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February 9, 1983 CO · Coal mine manager, mine foreman, mine owner FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Harrison-Peltron · Struck by falling object

WHILE SOUNDING TOP IN WORKING FACE PC OF LOOSE ROCK WEIGHTING APPROX 200LBS FELL STRIKING EMPLOYEE ON RT FOOT AND ANKLE - RESULT - DOUBLE COMPOUND FX OF RT ANKLE

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