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June 26, 1987 VA · Coal shuttle car operator, mantrip operator, ramcar operator, rail runner, buggy operator FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

Lucky J Coal Company · Struck by falling object

THE EMPLOYEE WA8 CUTTING COAL IN THE RIGHT CROSSCUT NO.4 HEADING 001 CONT. SECTION WHEN A PIECE OF ROOF(DRAW ROCK APPROXIMATELY 4 FT.X5FT.X1 1/2FT.)FE LL BETWEEN 48" 9ESIN BOLTS ON 4 FT. CENTERS,STRIKING THE VICTIM ON THE BACK CAUSING INJURY.

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