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February 8, 1983 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Scottie Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

..SEVERAL CONDITIONS MAY HAVE BEEN CONTRIBUTING FACTORS-COLD AND CLAY CAUSING ROOF TO WORK.AGE OF EXISTING ROOF SUPPORT AND A 4\ X 5\ BOLT PATTERN.PILLAR RECOVERY OPERATION TWO BREAKS AWAY CAU SING VIBRATIONS AND CHANGING PILLAR AND STRESS LINES.

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