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April 10, 1984 KY · Coal laborer, bull gang, faceman, parts runner, roustabout, roof trimmer/scaler FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

V & W Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK MEASURE FELL BETWEEN CUMBER AND HIT I MAN ON THE SHOULDER THE HOSPTIAL HAS NOT SENT UP ON REPORT A YET DR WHO EXRAYED I NAME SAID THERE WAS NO BORKEN BONE DR THAT THE Y WOULD KEEP HIM A WHILE BAR OBSERVATION.

April 2, 1984 KY · Coal quality control technician, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant FALL OF ROOF OR BACK

V & W Coal Company Inc · Struck by falling object

A PIECE OF DRAW ROCK MEASURING FROM 0" TO 3" IN THICKNESS 4\ LX3\WX HALF OF IT HITTING THE MINE THE OTHER HALF HITTING WADE I MANON THE BACK HE COMPLAINED OF BACK INJURY.

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