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September 1, 1987 VA · Coal roof bolter, rock bolter, pinner, mobile roof support operator (mrs) FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Old Ralph Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)

VICTIM WAS WATC2 TOP ON THE PILLAR SECTION TOP AMADE LAID THESE VICTIM. JUMPED QUICKLY AND PULLED BACK MUSCLE

May 16, 1985 VA · Coal cutting machine operator, ripper, universal operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Old Ralph Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

WORKER WAS PULLING A PIECE OF LOOSE DRAW ROCK WHEN ROCK BROKE LOOSE IT FELL TO FLOOR SOME HOW SLATE BAR WAS FLIPPED STRIKING WORKER ON LEG.

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