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3,112
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1983–2026
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July 25, 1984 WV · Coal section foreman, bullgang foreman, labor foreman, leadman, shift boss FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dehue Coal Company · Struck by falling object

MAN WAS SETTING BREAKER POST ON PILLAR LINE WHEN ROCK FELL ON HIM. ROCK SIZE APPROX. 4\X5\X18" THICK.

March 29, 1983 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dehue Coal Company · Struck by falling object

WAS PULLING DOWN LOOSE SCALE WITH A SLATE BAR & THOUGHT HE HAD IT ALL DOWN & WHEN HE WENT BY IT A PIECE FELL & HIT LEFT HAND.

February 2, 1983 WV · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
Dehue Coal Company · Struck by falling object

HAD MADE A POWER MOVE AND WAS HOOKING UP MINER CABLE CAT HEAD WHEN SLUG OF ROCK FELL OUT AND HIT EMP ON HIS LEFT LEG

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