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December 6, 1989 WV · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Cline Brothers Mining Inc · Struck by falling object

WHILE SITTING IN THE DECK OF A 21SC INJURED WAS WAITING TO LOAD HIS BUGGY WHEN A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK FELL AND HIT HIM ON THE BACK.

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