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July 18, 1985 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Mystery Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

SETTING TIMBERS ON BELT LINE AND A PIECE OF THE BROW FELL HITTING HIM ON THE HEAD KNOCKED HIM DOWN CAUSING INJURY TO HEAD

July 18, 1985 WV · Coal laborer, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Mystery Mountain Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

SETTING TIMBERS ON BELT LINE & PIECE OF BROW FELL MAKING TIMBER FALL AND HIT HIM IN THE BACK CAUSING INJURY TO BACK KNOCKING BREATH OUT OF HIM

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